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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.68, 3,341.40 and 1,073.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.68, 3,341.40 and 1,073.08 is: 1,608.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.68 : 3,341.40 = 1,073.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.68/3,341.40 = 1,073.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.68x = 3,341.40 × 1,073.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.68x = 3,585,589.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,585,589.51/2,228.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,608.84

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