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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,870.22, 4,309.32 and 1,484.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,870.22, 4,309.32 and 1,484.58 is: 2,228.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,870.22 : 4,309.32 = 1,484.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,870.22/4,309.32 = 1,484.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,870.22x = 4,309.32 × 1,484.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,870.22x = 6,397,530.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,397,530.29/2,870.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,228.93

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