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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.48, 3,335.40 and 2,042.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.48, 3,335.40 and 2,042.88 is: 3,060.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.48 : 3,335.40 = 2,042.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.48/3,335.40 = 2,042.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.48x = 3,335.40 × 2,042.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.48x = 6,813,821.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,813,821.95/2,226.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,060.36

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