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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.75, 3,340.22 and 910.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.75, 3,340.22 and 910.96 is: 1,365.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.75 : 3,340.22 = 910.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.75/3,340.22 = 910.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.75x = 3,340.22 × 910.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.75x = 3,042,806.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,042,806.81/2,228.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.25

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