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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.90, 3,034.62 and 2,221.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.90, 3,034.62 and 2,221.97 is: 3,025.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.90 : 3,034.62 = 2,221.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.90/3,034.62 = 2,221.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.90x = 3,034.62 × 2,221.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.90x = 6,742,819.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,742,819.43/2,228.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,025.18

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