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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.32, 3,071.02 and 1,341.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.32, 3,071.02 and 1,341.56 is: 1,850.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.32 : 3,071.02 = 1,341.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.32/3,071.02 = 1,341.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.32x = 3,071.02 × 1,341.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.32x = 4,119,957.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,119,957.59/2,226.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,850.57

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