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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.38, 3,334.71 and 1,358.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.38, 3,334.71 and 1,358.06 is: 2,034.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.38 : 3,334.71 = 1,358.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.38/3,334.71 = 1,358.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.38x = 3,334.71 × 1,358.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.38x = 4,528,736.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,528,736.26/2,226.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,034.13

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