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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.45, 3,071.34 and 1,387.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.45, 3,071.34 and 1,387.02 is: 1,913.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.45 : 3,071.34 = 1,387.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.45/3,071.34 = 1,387.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.45x = 3,071.34 × 1,387.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.45x = 4,260,010.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,260,010.01/2,226.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,913.36

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