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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,229.23, 3,341.79 and 2,044.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,229.23, 3,341.79 and 2,044.71 is: 3,065.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,229.23 : 3,341.79 = 2,044.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,229.23/3,341.79 = 2,044.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,229.23x = 3,341.79 × 2,044.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,229.23x = 6,832,991.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,832,991.43/2,229.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,065.18

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