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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.66, 3,073.05 and 1,852.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.66, 3,073.05 and 1,852.98 is: 2,557.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.66 : 3,073.05 = 1,852.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.66/3,073.05 = 1,852.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.66x = 3,073.05 × 1,852.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.66x = 5,694,300.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,694,300.19/2,226.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,557.33

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