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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,229.26, 3,345.93 and 1,134.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,229.26, 3,345.93 and 1,134.38 is: 1,702.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,229.26 : 3,345.93 = 1,134.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,229.26/3,345.93 = 1,134.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,229.26x = 3,345.93 × 1,134.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,229.26x = 3,795,556.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,795,556.07/2,229.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,702.61

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