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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.26, 3,297.87 and 1,226.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.26, 3,297.87 and 1,226.40 is: 1,835.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.26 : 3,297.87 = 1,226.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.26/3,297.87 = 1,226.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.26x = 3,297.87 × 1,226.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.26x = 4,044,507.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,044,507.77/2,203.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,835.69

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