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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,229.35, 3,346.08 and 1,134.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,229.35, 3,346.08 and 1,134.50 is: 1,702.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,229.35 : 3,346.08 = 1,134.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,229.35/3,346.08 = 1,134.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,229.35x = 3,346.08 × 1,134.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,229.35x = 3,796,127.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,796,127.76/2,229.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,702.80

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