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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.69, 3,323.80 and 2,061.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.69, 3,323.80 and 2,061.99 is: 3,077.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.69 : 3,323.80 = 2,061.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.69/3,323.80 = 2,061.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.69x = 3,323.80 × 2,061.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.69x = 6,853,644.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,853,644.94/2,226.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,077.95

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