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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,719.77, 4,074.53 and 2,228.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,719.77, 4,074.53 and 2,228.91 is: 3,339.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,719.77 : 4,074.53 = 2,228.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,719.77/4,074.53 = 2,228.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,719.77x = 4,074.53 × 2,228.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,719.77x = 9,081,749.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,081,749.52/2,719.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,339.16

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