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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226, 3,334.56 and 1,348.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226, 3,334.56 and 1,348.80 is: 2,020.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226 : 3,334.56 = 1,348.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226/3,334.56 = 1,348.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226x = 3,334.56 × 1,348.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226x = 4,497,654.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,497,654.53/2,226
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,020.51

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