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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.13, 3,337.20 and 2,033.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.13, 3,337.20 and 2,033.51 is: 3,048.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.13 : 3,337.20 = 2,033.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.13/3,337.20 = 2,033.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.13x = 3,337.20 × 2,033.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.13x = 6,786,212.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,786,212.89/2,226.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,048.43

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