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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.28, 4,442.04 and 2,228.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.28, 4,442.04 and 2,228.04 is: 3,343.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.28 : 4,442.04 = 2,228.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.28/4,442.04 = 2,228.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.28x = 4,442.04 × 2,228.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.28x = 9,897,042.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,897,042.80/2,960.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,343.28

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