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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.86, 3,075.68 and 1,234.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.86, 3,075.68 and 1,234.07 is: 1,702.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.86 : 3,075.68 = 1,234.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.86/3,075.68 = 1,234.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.86x = 3,075.68 × 1,234.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.86x = 3,795,604.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,795,604.42/2,228.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,702.94

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