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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,287.14, 3,137.48 and 2,226.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,287.14, 3,137.48 and 2,226.30 is: 3,054.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,287.14 : 3,137.48 = 2,226.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,287.14/3,137.48 = 2,226.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,287.14x = 3,137.48 × 2,226.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,287.14x = 6,984,971.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,984,971.72/2,287.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,054.02

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