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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.39, 3,071.95 and 1,695.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.39, 3,071.95 and 1,695.17 is: 2,338.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.39 : 3,071.95 = 1,695.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.39/3,071.95 = 1,695.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.39x = 3,071.95 × 1,695.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.39x = 5,207,462.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,207,462.12/2,226.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,338.97

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