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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,773.01, 4,169.12 and 2,228.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,773.01, 4,169.12 and 2,228.99 is: 3,351.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,773.01 : 4,169.12 = 2,228.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,773.01/4,169.12 = 2,228.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,773.01x = 4,169.12 × 2,228.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,773.01x = 9,292,894.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,292,894.80/2,773.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,351.19

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