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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,229.31, 3,343.97 and 1,074.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,229.31, 3,343.97 and 1,074.25 is: 1,611.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,229.31 : 3,343.97 = 1,074.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,229.31/3,343.97 = 1,074.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,229.31x = 3,343.97 × 1,074.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,229.31x = 3,592,259.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,592,259.77/2,229.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,611.38

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