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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.81, 3,340.68 and 1,533.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.81, 3,340.68 and 1,533.81 is: 2,301.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.81 : 3,340.68 = 1,533.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.81/3,340.68 = 1,533.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.81x = 3,340.68 × 1,533.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.81x = 5,123,968.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,123,968.39/2,226.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,301.04

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