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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.24, 3,066.12 and 2,090.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.24, 3,066.12 and 2,090.16 is: 2,878.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.24 : 3,066.12 = 2,090.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.24/3,066.12 = 2,090.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.24x = 3,066.12 × 2,090.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.24x = 6,408,681.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,408,681.38/2,226.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,878.70

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