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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.92, 3,344.52 and 1,712.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.92, 3,344.52 and 1,712.26 is: 2,569.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.92 : 3,344.52 = 1,712.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.92/3,344.52 = 1,712.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.92x = 3,344.52 × 1,712.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.92x = 5,726,687.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,726,687.82/2,228.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,569.27

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