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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.08, 3,338.10 and 1,185.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.08, 3,338.10 and 1,185.81 is: 1,778.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.08 : 3,338.10 = 1,185.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.08/3,338.10 = 1,185.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.08x = 3,338.10 × 1,185.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.08x = 3,958,352.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,958,352.36/2,226.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,778.18

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