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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,229.16, 3,340.38 and 930.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,229.16, 3,340.38 and 930.28 is: 1,394.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,229.16 : 3,340.38 = 930.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,229.16/3,340.38 = 930.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,229.16x = 3,340.38 × 930.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,229.16x = 3,107,488.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,107,488.71/2,229.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.02

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