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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.96, 3,076.16 and 1,297.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.96, 3,076.16 and 1,297.76 is: 1,791.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.96 : 3,076.16 = 1,297.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.96/3,076.16 = 1,297.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.96x = 3,076.16 × 1,297.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.96x = 3,992,117.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,992,117.40/2,228.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,791.02

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