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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.14, 3,072.36 and 1,852.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.14, 3,072.36 and 1,852.46 is: 2,556.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.14 : 3,072.36 = 1,852.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.14/3,072.36 = 1,852.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.14x = 3,072.36 × 1,852.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.14x = 5,691,424.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,691,424.01/2,226.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,556.63

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