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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,288.20, 3,151.02 and 2,227.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,288.20, 3,151.02 and 2,227.72 is: 3,067.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,288.20 : 3,151.02 = 2,227.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,288.20/3,151.02 = 2,227.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,288.20x = 3,151.02 × 2,227.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,288.20x = 7,019,590.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,019,590.27/2,288.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,067.73

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