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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.06, 3,340.26 and 1,303.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.06, 3,340.26 and 1,303.43 is: 1,955.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.06 : 3,340.26 = 1,303.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.06/3,340.26 = 1,303.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.06x = 3,340.26 × 1,303.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.06x = 4,353,778.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,353,778.39/2,226.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,955.82

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