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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.86, 3,319.76 and 2,111.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.86, 3,319.76 and 2,111.78 is: 3,145.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.86 : 3,319.76 = 2,111.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.86/3,319.76 = 2,111.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.86x = 3,319.76 × 2,111.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.86x = 7,010,602.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,010,602.77/2,228.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,145.38

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