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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.12, 3,073.26 and 1,753.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.12, 3,073.26 and 1,753.08 is: 2,420.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.12 : 3,073.26 = 1,753.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.12/3,073.26 = 1,753.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.12x = 3,073.26 × 1,753.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.12x = 5,387,670.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,387,670.64/2,226.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,420.21

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