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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.67, 3,073.80 and 2,079.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.67, 3,073.80 and 2,079.63 is: 2,868.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.67 : 3,073.80 = 2,079.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.67/3,073.80 = 2,079.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.67x = 3,073.80 × 2,079.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.67x = 6,392,366.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,392,366.69/2,228.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,868.24

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