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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.76, 3,334.76 and 2,168.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.76, 3,334.76 and 2,168.44 is: 3,247.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.76 : 3,334.76 = 2,168.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.76/3,334.76 = 2,168.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.76x = 3,334.76 × 2,168.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.76x = 7,231,226.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,231,226.97/2,226.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,247.42

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