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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.81, 3,073.26 and 1,440.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.81, 3,073.26 and 1,440.30 is: 1,987.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.81 : 3,073.26 = 1,440.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.81/3,073.26 = 1,440.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.81x = 3,073.26 × 1,440.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.81x = 4,426,416.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,426,416.38/2,226.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,987.78

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