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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.59, 3,094.80 and 2,206.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.59, 3,094.80 and 2,206.99 is: 3,064.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.59 : 3,094.80 = 2,206.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.59/3,094.80 = 2,206.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.59x = 3,094.80 × 2,206.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.59x = 6,830,192.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,830,192.65/2,228.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,064.80

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