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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.35, 3,069.08 and 1,752.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.35, 3,069.08 and 1,752.72 is: 2,416.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.35 : 3,069.08 = 1,752.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.35/3,069.08 = 1,752.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.35x = 3,069.08 × 1,752.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.35x = 5,379,229.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,379,229.13/2,226.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,416.17

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