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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.45, 3,069.99 and 1,895.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.45, 3,069.99 and 1,895.97 is: 2,614.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.45 : 3,069.99 = 1,895.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.45/3,069.99 = 1,895.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.45x = 3,069.99 × 1,895.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.45x = 5,820,608.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,820,608.94/2,226.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,614.30

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