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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.05, 3,070.46 and 1,340.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.05, 3,070.46 and 1,340.93 is: 1,849.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.05 : 3,070.46 = 1,340.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.05/3,070.46 = 1,340.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.05x = 3,070.46 × 1,340.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.05x = 4,117,249.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,117,249.87/2,226.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,849.58

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