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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,925.50, 4,038.90 and 2,228.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,925.50, 4,038.90 and 2,228.18 is: 3,076.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,925.50 : 4,038.90 = 2,228.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,925.50/4,038.90 = 2,228.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,925.50x = 4,038.90 × 2,228.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,925.50x = 8,999,396.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,999,396.20/2,925.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,076.19

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