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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.63, 3,339.99 and 1,056.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.63, 3,339.99 and 1,056.35 is: 1,584.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.63 : 3,339.99 = 1,056.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.63/3,339.99 = 1,056.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.63x = 3,339.99 × 1,056.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.63x = 3,528,198.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,528,198.44/2,226.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,584.55

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