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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.78, 3,076.79 and 2,147.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.78, 3,076.79 and 2,147.94 is: 2,967.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.78 : 3,076.79 = 2,147.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.78/3,076.79 = 2,147.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.78x = 3,076.79 × 2,147.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.78x = 6,608,749.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,608,749.57/2,226.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,967.85

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