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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,229.08, 3,344.34 and 1,571

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,229.08, 3,344.34 and 1,571 is: 2,357.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,229.08 : 3,344.34 = 1,571 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,229.08/3,344.34 = 1,571/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,229.08x = 3,344.34 × 1,571
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,229.08x = 5,253,958.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,253,958.14/2,229.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,357.01

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