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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.84, 3,074.82 and 1,332.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.84, 3,074.82 and 1,332.04 is: 1,837.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.84 : 3,074.82 = 1,332.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.84/3,074.82 = 1,332.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.84x = 3,074.82 × 1,332.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.84x = 4,095,783.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,095,783.23/2,228.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,837.63

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