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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.90, 3,074.47 and 1,756.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.90, 3,074.47 and 1,756.28 is: 2,422.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.90 : 3,074.47 = 1,756.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.90/3,074.47 = 1,756.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.90x = 3,074.47 × 1,756.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.90x = 5,399,633.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,399,633.47/2,228.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,422.56

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