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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,751.21, 4,121.35 and 2,228.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,751.21, 4,121.35 and 2,228.56 is: 3,338.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,751.21 : 4,121.35 = 2,228.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,751.21/4,121.35 = 2,228.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,751.21x = 4,121.35 × 2,228.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,751.21x = 9,184,659.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,184,659.88/2,751.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,338.41

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