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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.95, 3,075.91 and 1,234.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.95, 3,075.91 and 1,234.23 is: 1,703.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.95 : 3,075.91 = 1,234.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.95/3,075.91 = 1,234.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.95x = 3,075.91 × 1,234.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.95x = 3,796,380.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,796,380.40/2,228.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,703.21

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