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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.21, 3,337.09 and 1,054.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.21, 3,337.09 and 1,054.13 is: 1,580.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.21 : 3,337.09 = 1,054.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.21/3,337.09 = 1,054.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.21x = 3,337.09 × 1,054.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.21x = 3,517,726.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,517,726.68/2,226.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,580.14

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