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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.84, 3,404.52 and 1,228.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.84, 3,404.52 and 1,228.80 is: 1,843.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.84 : 3,404.52 = 1,228.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.84/3,404.52 = 1,228.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.84x = 3,404.52 × 1,228.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.84x = 4,183,474.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,183,474.18/2,268.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,843.88

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