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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.02, 3,071.93 and 1,294.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.02, 3,071.93 and 1,294.52 is: 1,786.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.02 : 3,071.93 = 1,294.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.02/3,071.93 = 1,294.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.02x = 3,071.93 × 1,294.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.02x = 3,976,652.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,976,652.99/2,226.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,786.44

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