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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.03, 3,402.38 and 1,228.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.03, 3,402.38 and 1,228.18 is: 1,842.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.03 : 3,402.38 = 1,228.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.03/3,402.38 = 1,228.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.03x = 3,402.38 × 1,228.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.03x = 4,178,718.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,178,718.06/2,268.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,842.44

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