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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.84, 3,338.58 and 1,349.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.84, 3,338.58 and 1,349.16 is: 2,022.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.84 : 3,338.58 = 1,349.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.84/3,338.58 = 1,349.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.84x = 3,338.58 × 1,349.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.84x = 4,504,278.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,504,278.59/2,226.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,022.72

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