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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.67, 3,349.73 and 1,841.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.67, 3,349.73 and 1,841.16 is: 2,767.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.67 : 3,349.73 = 1,841.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.67/3,349.73 = 1,841.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.67x = 3,349.73 × 1,841.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.67x = 6,167,388.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,167,388.89/2,228.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,767.30

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