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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.43, 3,340.77 and 1,533.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.43, 3,340.77 and 1,533.67 is: 2,301.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.43 : 3,340.77 = 1,533.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.43/3,340.77 = 1,533.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.43x = 3,340.77 × 1,533.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.43x = 5,123,638.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,123,638.73/2,226.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,301.28

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