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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.30, 3,338.08 and 1,054.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.30, 3,338.08 and 1,054.71 is: 1,581.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.30 : 3,338.08 = 1,054.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.30/3,338.08 = 1,054.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.30x = 3,338.08 × 1,054.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.30x = 3,520,722.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,520,722.37/2,226.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.42

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