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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.27, 3,339.41 and 2,090.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.27, 3,339.41 and 2,090.95 is: 3,136.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.27 : 3,339.41 = 2,090.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.27/3,339.41 = 2,090.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.27x = 3,339.41 × 2,090.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.27x = 6,982,539.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,982,539.34/2,226.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,136.43

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