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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.49, 3,340.19 and 1,301.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.49, 3,340.19 and 1,301.57 is: 1,952.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.49 : 3,340.19 = 1,301.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.49/3,340.19 = 1,301.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.49x = 3,340.19 × 1,301.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.49x = 4,347,482.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,347,482.86/2,226.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,952.62

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