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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.06, 3,339.90 and 1,056.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.06, 3,339.90 and 1,056.42 is: 1,585.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.06 : 3,339.90 = 1,056.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.06/3,339.90 = 1,056.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.06x = 3,339.90 × 1,056.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.06x = 3,528,337.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,528,337.16/2,226.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,585.01

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