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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.22, 3,336.45 and 1,055.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.22, 3,336.45 and 1,055.50 is: 1,581.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.22 : 3,336.45 = 1,055.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.22/3,336.45 = 1,055.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.22x = 3,336.45 × 1,055.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.22x = 3,521,622.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,521,622.98/2,226.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.88

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