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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.40, 3,040.74 and 2,226.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.40, 3,040.74 and 2,226.47 is: 3,031.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.40 : 3,040.74 = 2,226.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.40/3,040.74 = 2,226.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.40x = 3,040.74 × 2,226.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.40x = 6,770,116.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,770,116.39/2,233.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,031.30

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