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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.04, 3,069.66 and 1,480.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.04, 3,069.66 and 1,480.12 is: 2,041.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.04 : 3,069.66 = 1,480.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.04/3,069.66 = 1,480.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.04x = 3,069.66 × 1,480.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.04x = 4,543,465.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,543,465.16/2,226.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,041.05

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