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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.08, 3,071.91 and 1,282.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.08, 3,071.91 and 1,282.19 is: 1,769.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.08 : 3,071.91 = 1,282.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.08/3,071.91 = 1,282.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.08x = 3,071.91 × 1,282.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.08x = 3,938,761.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,938,761.73/2,226.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.37

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