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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,229.25, 3,343.85 and 912.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,229.25, 3,343.85 and 912.73 is: 1,369.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,229.25 : 3,343.85 = 912.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,229.25/3,343.85 = 912.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,229.25x = 3,343.85 × 912.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,229.25x = 3,052,032.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,052,032.21/2,229.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.08

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