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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,769.97, 4,157.01 and 2,228.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,769.97, 4,157.01 and 2,228.69 is: 3,344.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,769.97 : 4,157.01 = 2,228.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,769.97/4,157.01 = 2,228.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,769.97x = 4,157.01 × 2,228.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,769.97x = 9,264,682.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,264,682.18/2,769.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,344.68

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