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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.26, 3,335.93 and 1,128.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.26, 3,335.93 and 1,128.66 is: 1,691.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.26 : 3,335.93 = 1,128.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.26/3,335.93 = 1,128.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.26x = 3,335.93 × 1,128.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.26x = 3,765,132.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,765,132.56/2,226.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,691.24

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