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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.78, 3,071.52 and 1,341.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.78, 3,071.52 and 1,341.66 is: 1,850.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.78 : 3,071.52 = 1,341.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.78/3,071.52 = 1,341.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.78x = 3,071.52 × 1,341.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.78x = 4,120,935.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,120,935.52/2,226.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,850.63

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