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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.71, 3,324.05 and 2,149.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.71, 3,324.05 and 2,149.76 is: 3,209.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.71 : 3,324.05 = 2,149.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.71/3,324.05 = 2,149.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.71x = 3,324.05 × 2,149.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.71x = 7,145,882.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,145,882.36/2,226.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,209.17

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