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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,229.30, 3,075.12 and 1,443.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,229.30, 3,075.12 and 1,443.33 is: 1,990.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,229.30 : 3,075.12 = 1,443.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,229.30/3,075.12 = 1,443.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,229.30x = 3,075.12 × 1,443.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,229.30x = 4,438,412.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,438,412.95/2,229.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,990.94

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