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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.24, 3,069.36 and 1,526.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.24, 3,069.36 and 1,526.40 is: 2,104.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.24 : 3,069.36 = 1,526.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.24/3,069.36 = 1,526.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.24x = 3,069.36 × 1,526.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.24x = 4,685,071.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,685,071.10/2,226.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,104.48

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