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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.42, 3,071.14 and 1,429.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.42, 3,071.14 and 1,429.47 is: 1,971.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.42 : 3,071.14 = 1,429.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.42/3,071.14 = 1,429.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.42x = 3,071.14 × 1,429.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.42x = 4,390,102.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,390,102.50/2,226.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,971.82

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