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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.16, 3,073.26 and 2,078.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.16, 3,073.26 and 2,078.92 is: 2,869.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.16 : 3,073.26 = 2,078.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.16/3,073.26 = 2,078.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.16x = 3,073.26 × 2,078.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.16x = 6,389,061.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,389,061.68/2,226.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,869.99

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