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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.75, 3,319.58 and 2,111.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.75, 3,319.58 and 2,111.65 is: 3,145.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.75 : 3,319.58 = 2,111.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.75/3,319.58 = 2,111.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.75x = 3,319.58 × 2,111.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.75x = 7,009,772.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,009,772.25/2,228.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,145.17

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