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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.54, 3,343.95 and 913.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.54, 3,343.95 and 913.25 is: 1,370.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.54 : 3,343.95 = 913.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.54/3,343.95 = 913.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.54x = 3,343.95 × 913.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.54x = 3,053,862.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,053,862.34/2,228.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.34

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