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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.97, 3,076.02 and 1,220.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.97, 3,076.02 and 1,220.76 is: 1,684.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.97 : 3,076.02 = 1,220.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.97/3,076.02 = 1,220.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.97x = 3,076.02 × 1,220.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.97x = 3,755,087.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,755,087.39/2,228.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,684.68

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