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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.94, 3,075.98 and 1,234.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.94, 3,075.98 and 1,234.28 is: 1,703.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.94 : 3,075.98 = 1,234.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.94/3,075.98 = 1,234.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.94x = 3,075.98 × 1,234.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.94x = 3,796,622.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,796,622.11/2,228.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,703.33

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