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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,773.60, 4,150.56 and 2,229.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,773.60, 4,150.56 and 2,229.28 is: 3,336.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,773.60 : 4,150.56 = 2,229.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,773.60/4,150.56 = 2,229.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,773.60x = 4,150.56 × 2,229.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,773.60x = 9,252,760.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,252,760.40/2,773.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,336.01

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