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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.25, 3,336.30 and 1,302.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.25, 3,336.30 and 1,302.04 is: 1,951.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.25 : 3,336.30 = 1,302.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.25/3,336.30 = 1,302.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.25x = 3,336.30 × 1,302.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.25x = 4,343,996.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,343,996.05/2,226.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,951.26

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