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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.43, 3,071.50 and 1,341.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.43, 3,071.50 and 1,341.73 is: 1,851.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.43 : 3,071.50 = 1,341.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.43/3,071.50 = 1,341.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.43x = 3,071.50 × 1,341.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.43x = 4,121,108.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,121,108.34/2,226.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,851.00

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