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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.62, 3,075.75 and 1,344.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.62, 3,075.75 and 1,344.37 is: 1,855.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.62 : 3,075.75 = 1,344.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.62/3,075.75 = 1,344.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.62x = 3,075.75 × 1,344.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.62x = 4,134,946.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,134,946.03/2,228.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,855.38

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