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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.02, 3,339.01 and 1,565.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.02, 3,339.01 and 1,565.17 is: 2,347.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.02 : 3,339.01 = 1,565.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.02/3,339.01 = 1,565.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.02x = 3,339.01 × 1,565.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.02x = 5,226,118.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,226,118.28/2,226.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,347.74

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