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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.69, 3,073.01 and 1,666.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.69, 3,073.01 and 1,666.17 is: 2,299.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.69 : 3,073.01 = 1,666.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.69/3,073.01 = 1,666.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.69x = 3,073.01 × 1,666.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.69x = 5,120,148.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,120,148.74/2,226.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,299.44

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