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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.94, 3,075.91 and 1,234.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.94, 3,075.91 and 1,234.22 is: 1,703.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.94 : 3,075.91 = 1,234.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.94/3,075.91 = 1,234.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.94x = 3,075.91 × 1,234.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.94x = 3,796,331.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,796,331.18/2,228.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,703.20

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