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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.45, 3,344.88 and 1,302.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.45, 3,344.88 and 1,302.67 is: 1,957.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.45 : 3,344.88 = 1,302.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.45/3,344.88 = 1,302.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.45x = 3,344.88 × 1,302.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.45x = 4,357,257.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,357,257.75/2,226.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,957.04

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