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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.96, 3,341.64 and 931.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.96, 3,341.64 and 931.40 is: 1,396.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.96 : 3,341.64 = 931.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.96/3,341.64 = 931.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.96x = 3,341.64 × 931.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.96x = 3,112,403.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,112,403.50/2,228.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.35

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