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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.89, 3,069.97 and 1,596.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.89, 3,069.97 and 1,596.31 is: 2,200.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.89 : 3,069.97 = 1,596.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.89/3,069.97 = 1,596.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.89x = 3,069.97 × 1,596.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.89x = 4,900,612.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,900,612.15/2,226.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,200.65

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