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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.34, 3,070.08 and 1,341.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.34, 3,070.08 and 1,341.98 is: 1,850.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.34 : 3,070.08 = 1,341.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.34/3,070.08 = 1,341.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.34x = 3,070.08 × 1,341.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.34x = 4,119,985.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,119,985.96/2,226.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,850.56

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