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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,161.16, 4,359.96 and 2,228.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,161.16, 4,359.96 and 2,228.04 is: 3,072.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,161.16 : 4,359.96 = 2,228.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,161.16/4,359.96 = 2,228.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,161.16x = 4,359.96 × 2,228.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,161.16x = 9,714,165.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,714,165.28/3,161.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,072.97

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