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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.30, 3,335.79 and 1,402.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.30, 3,335.79 and 1,402.53 is: 2,101.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.30 : 3,335.79 = 1,402.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.30/3,335.79 = 1,402.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.30x = 3,335.79 × 1,402.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.30x = 4,678,545.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,678,545.55/2,226.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,101.49

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