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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,467.92, 4,788.96 and 2,228.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,467.92, 4,788.96 and 2,228.08 is: 3,076.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,467.92 : 4,788.96 = 2,228.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,467.92/4,788.96 = 2,228.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,467.92x = 4,788.96 × 2,228.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,467.92x = 10,670,186.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,670,186.00/3,467.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,076.83

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