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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.03, 3,070.33 and 1,479.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.03, 3,070.33 and 1,479.62 is: 2,040.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.03 : 3,070.33 = 1,479.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.03/3,070.33 = 1,479.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.03x = 3,070.33 × 1,479.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.03x = 4,542,902.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,542,902.62/2,226.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,040.81

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