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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,266.30, 3,396.48 and 1,226.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,266.30, 3,396.48 and 1,226.53 is: 1,838.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,266.30 : 3,396.48 = 1,226.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,266.30/3,396.48 = 1,226.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,266.30x = 3,396.48 × 1,226.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,266.30x = 4,165,884.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,165,884.61/2,266.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,838.19

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