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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.68, 3,342.21 and 1,134.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.68, 3,342.21 and 1,134.01 is: 1,700.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.68 : 3,342.21 = 1,134.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.68/3,342.21 = 1,134.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.68x = 3,342.21 × 1,134.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.68x = 3,790,099.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,790,099.56/2,228.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,700.60

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