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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.11, 3,072.42 and 1,341.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.11, 3,072.42 and 1,341.99 is: 1,852.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.11 : 3,072.42 = 1,341.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.11/3,072.42 = 1,341.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.11x = 3,072.42 × 1,341.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.11x = 4,123,156.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,123,156.92/2,226.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,852.18

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