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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.80, 3,342.60 and 1,254.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.80, 3,342.60 and 1,254.80 is: 1,883.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.80 : 3,342.60 = 1,254.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.80/3,342.60 = 1,254.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.80x = 3,342.60 × 1,254.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.80x = 4,194,294.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,194,294.48/2,226.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,883.55

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