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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,229.12, 3,338.49 and 1,130.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,229.12, 3,338.49 and 1,130.82 is: 1,693.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,229.12 : 3,338.49 = 1,130.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,229.12/3,338.49 = 1,130.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,229.12x = 3,338.49 × 1,130.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,229.12x = 3,775,231.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,775,231.26/2,229.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,693.60

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