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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.63, 3,070.14 and 1,874.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.63, 3,070.14 and 1,874.55 is: 2,582.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.63 : 3,070.14 = 1,874.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.63/3,070.14 = 1,874.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.63x = 3,070.14 × 1,874.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.63x = 5,755,135.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,755,135.42/2,228.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,582.37

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