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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.93, 3,075.62 and 1,234.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.93, 3,075.62 and 1,234.18 is: 1,703.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.93 : 3,075.62 = 1,234.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.93/3,075.62 = 1,234.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.93x = 3,075.62 × 1,234.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.93x = 3,795,873.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,795,873.31/2,228.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,703.00

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