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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.93, 3,076.21 and 1,345.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.93, 3,076.21 and 1,345.22 is: 1,856.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.93 : 3,076.21 = 1,345.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.93/3,076.21 = 1,345.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.93x = 3,076.21 × 1,345.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.93x = 4,138,179.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,138,179.22/2,228.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,856.58

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