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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,243.08, 3,372.72 and 2,228.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,243.08, 3,372.72 and 2,228.50 is: 3,350.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,243.08 : 3,372.72 = 2,228.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,243.08/3,372.72 = 2,228.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,243.08x = 3,372.72 × 2,228.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,243.08x = 7,516,106.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,516,106.52/2,243.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,350.80

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