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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,229.19, 3,076.36 and 1,284.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,229.19, 3,076.36 and 1,284.91 is: 1,773.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,229.19 : 3,076.36 = 1,284.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,229.19/3,076.36 = 1,284.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,229.19x = 3,076.36 × 1,284.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,229.19x = 3,952,845.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,952,845.73/2,229.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,773.22

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