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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.81, 3,341.66 and 1,351.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.81, 3,341.66 and 1,351.55 is: 2,026.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.81 : 3,341.66 = 1,351.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.81/3,341.66 = 1,351.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.81x = 3,341.66 × 1,351.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.81x = 4,516,397.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,516,397.11/2,228.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,026.37

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