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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.97, 3,338.67 and 1,056.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.97, 3,338.67 and 1,056.38 is: 1,583.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.97 : 3,338.67 = 1,056.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.97/3,338.67 = 1,056.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.97x = 3,338.67 × 1,056.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.97x = 3,526,904.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,526,904.21/2,226.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583.73

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