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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.67, 3,340.83 and 1,073.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.67, 3,340.83 and 1,073.79 is: 1,609.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.67 : 3,340.83 = 1,073.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.67/3,340.83 = 1,073.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.67x = 3,340.83 × 1,073.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.67x = 3,587,349.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,587,349.85/2,228.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,609.64

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