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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.96, 3,076.05 and 1,234.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.96, 3,076.05 and 1,234.22 is: 1,703.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.96 : 3,076.05 = 1,234.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.96/3,076.05 = 1,234.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.96x = 3,076.05 × 1,234.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.96x = 3,796,522.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,796,522.43/2,228.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,703.27

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