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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.36, 3,093.96 and 2,199

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.36, 3,093.96 and 2,199 is: 3,055.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.36 : 3,093.96 = 2,199 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.36/3,093.96 = 2,199/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.36x = 3,093.96 × 2,199
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.36x = 6,803,618.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,803,618.04/2,226.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,055.94

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