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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.69, 3,073.11 and 1,295.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.69, 3,073.11 and 1,295.19 is: 1,787.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.69 : 3,073.11 = 1,295.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.69/3,073.11 = 1,295.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.69x = 3,073.11 × 1,295.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.69x = 3,980,254.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,980,254.86/2,226.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,787.52

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