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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.70, 3,337.80 and 1,494.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.70, 3,337.80 and 1,494.58 is: 2,240.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.70 : 3,337.80 = 1,494.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.70/3,337.80 = 1,494.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.70x = 3,337.80 × 1,494.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.70x = 4,988,609.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,988,609.12/2,226.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,240.36

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