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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.83, 3,073.95 and 1,342.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.83, 3,073.95 and 1,342.44 is: 1,853.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.83 : 3,073.95 = 1,342.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.83/3,073.95 = 1,342.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.83x = 3,073.95 × 1,342.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.83x = 4,126,593.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,126,593.44/2,226.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,853.13

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