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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.23, 3,073.44 and 1,481.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.23, 3,073.44 and 1,481.21 is: 2,044.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.23 : 3,073.44 = 1,481.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.23/3,073.44 = 1,481.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.23x = 3,073.44 × 1,481.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.23x = 4,552,410.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,552,410.06/2,226.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,044.90

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