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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,229.25, 3,345.15 and 912.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,229.25, 3,345.15 and 912.79 is: 1,369.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,229.25 : 3,345.15 = 912.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,229.25/3,345.15 = 912.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,229.25x = 3,345.15 × 912.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,229.25x = 3,053,419.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,053,419.47/2,229.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.71

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