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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.16, 3,340.36 and 1,072.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.16, 3,340.36 and 1,072.88 is: 1,609.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.16 : 3,340.36 = 1,072.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.16/3,340.36 = 1,072.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.16x = 3,340.36 × 1,072.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.16x = 3,583,805.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,583,805.44/2,226.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,609.86

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