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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.84, 3,339.14 and 1,302.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.84, 3,339.14 and 1,302.70 is: 1,953.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.84 : 3,339.14 = 1,302.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.84/3,339.14 = 1,302.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.84x = 3,339.14 × 1,302.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.84x = 4,349,882.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,349,882.82/2,226.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,953.39

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