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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.84, 3,073.12 and 1,342.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.84, 3,073.12 and 1,342.68 is: 1,852.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.84 : 3,073.12 = 1,342.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.84/3,073.12 = 1,342.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.84x = 3,073.12 × 1,342.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.84x = 4,126,216.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,126,216.76/2,226.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,852.95

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