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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,340.14, 3,233.67 and 2,226.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,340.14, 3,233.67 and 2,226.25 is: 3,076.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,340.14 : 3,233.67 = 2,226.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,340.14/3,233.67 = 2,226.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,340.14x = 3,233.67 × 2,226.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,340.14x = 7,198,941.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,198,941.67/2,340.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,076.29

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