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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.75, 3,075.60 and 1,284.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.75, 3,075.60 and 1,284.54 is: 1,772.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.75 : 3,075.60 = 1,284.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.75/3,075.60 = 1,284.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.75x = 3,075.60 × 1,284.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.75x = 3,950,731.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,950,731.22/2,228.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,772.63

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