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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,267.94, 3,402.45 and 1,228.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,267.94, 3,402.45 and 1,228.98 is: 1,843.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,267.94 : 3,402.45 = 1,228.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,267.94/3,402.45 = 1,228.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,267.94x = 3,402.45 × 1,228.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,267.94x = 4,181,543.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,181,543.00/2,267.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,843.76

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