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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.61, 3,075.12 and 1,389.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.61, 3,075.12 and 1,389.18 is: 1,916.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.61 : 3,075.12 = 1,389.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.61/3,075.12 = 1,389.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.61x = 3,075.12 × 1,389.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.61x = 4,271,895.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,271,895.20/2,228.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,916.84

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