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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.17, 3,338.20 and 1,302.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.17, 3,338.20 and 1,302.01 is: 1,952.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.17 : 3,338.20 = 1,302.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.17/3,338.20 = 1,302.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.17x = 3,338.20 × 1,302.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.17x = 4,346,353.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,346,353.09/2,226.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,952.39

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