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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.52, 3,343.10 and 929.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.52, 3,343.10 and 929.70 is: 1,394.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.52 : 3,343.10 = 929.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.52/3,343.10 = 929.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.52x = 3,343.10 × 929.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.52x = 3,108,080.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,108,080.07/2,228.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.68

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