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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.24, 3,420.89 and 2,228.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.24, 3,420.89 and 2,228.75 is: 3,339.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.24 : 3,420.89 = 2,228.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.24/3,420.89 = 2,228.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.24x = 3,420.89 × 2,228.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.24x = 7,624,308.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,624,308.59/2,283.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,339.25

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