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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,351.27, 3,259.60 and 2,226.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,351.27, 3,259.60 and 2,226.43 is: 3,086.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,351.27 : 3,259.60 = 2,226.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,351.27/3,259.60 = 2,226.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,351.27x = 3,259.60 × 2,226.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,351.27x = 7,257,257.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,257,257.51/2,351.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,086.53

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