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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.16, 3,074.97 and 2,032.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.16, 3,074.97 and 2,032.98 is: 2,808.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.16 : 3,074.97 = 2,032.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.16/3,074.97 = 2,032.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.16x = 3,074.97 × 2,032.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.16x = 6,251,352.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,251,352.51/2,226.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,808.13

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