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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.97, 3,341.82 and 1,363.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.97, 3,341.82 and 1,363.89 is: 2,044.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.97 : 3,341.82 = 1,363.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.97/3,341.82 = 1,363.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.97x = 3,341.82 × 1,363.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.97x = 4,557,874.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,557,874.88/2,228.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,044.83

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