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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.96, 3,335.04 and 1,360.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.96, 3,335.04 and 1,360.08 is: 2,036.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.96 : 3,335.04 = 1,360.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.96/3,335.04 = 1,360.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.96x = 3,335.04 × 1,360.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.96x = 4,535,921.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,535,921.20/2,226.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,036.82

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