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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.10, 3,072.60 and 1,282.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.10, 3,072.60 and 1,282.01 is: 1,769.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.10 : 3,072.60 = 1,282.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.10/3,072.60 = 1,282.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.10x = 3,072.60 × 1,282.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.10x = 3,939,103.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,939,103.93/2,226.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.51

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