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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.54, 3,338.76 and 1,302.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.54, 3,338.76 and 1,302.38 is: 1,952.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.54 : 3,338.76 = 1,302.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.54/3,338.76 = 1,302.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.54x = 3,338.76 × 1,302.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.54x = 4,348,334.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,348,334.25/2,226.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,952.96

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