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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.96, 3,072.78 and 1,440.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.96, 3,072.78 and 1,440.90 is: 1,988.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.96 : 3,072.78 = 1,440.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.96/3,072.78 = 1,440.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.96x = 3,072.78 × 1,440.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.96x = 4,427,568.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,427,568.70/2,226.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,988.17

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