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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.83, 3,076.71 and 1,344.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.83, 3,076.71 and 1,344.44 is: 1,855.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.83 : 3,076.71 = 1,344.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.83/3,076.71 = 1,344.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.83x = 3,076.71 × 1,344.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.83x = 4,136,451.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,136,451.99/2,228.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,855.88

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