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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.95, 3,336.57 and 1,475.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.95, 3,336.57 and 1,475.99 is: 2,211.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.95 : 3,336.57 = 1,475.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.95/3,336.57 = 1,475.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.95x = 3,336.57 × 1,475.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.95x = 4,924,727.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,924,727.27/2,226.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,211.43

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