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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.74, 3,325.61 and 2,032.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.74, 3,325.61 and 2,032.29 is: 3,032.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.74 : 3,325.61 = 2,032.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.74/3,325.61 = 2,032.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.74x = 3,325.61 × 2,032.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.74x = 6,758,609.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,758,609.03/2,228.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,032.48

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