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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,503.27, 3,455.96 and 2,226.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,503.27, 3,455.96 and 2,226.45 is: 3,073.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,503.27 : 3,455.96 = 2,226.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,503.27/3,455.96 = 2,226.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,503.27x = 3,455.96 × 2,226.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,503.27x = 7,694,522.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,694,522.14/2,503.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,073.79

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