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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,229.62, 3,077.26 and 1,345.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,229.62, 3,077.26 and 1,345.50 is: 1,857.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,229.62 : 3,077.26 = 1,345.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,229.62/3,077.26 = 1,345.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,229.62x = 3,077.26 × 1,345.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,229.62x = 4,140,453.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,140,453.33/2,229.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,857.02

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