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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.89, 3,261.86 and 2,228.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.89, 3,261.86 and 2,228.06 is: 3,088.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.89 : 3,261.86 = 2,228.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.89/3,261.86 = 2,228.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.89x = 3,261.86 × 2,228.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.89x = 7,267,603.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,267,603.48/2,352.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.80

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