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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,553.34, 3,807.83 and 2,226.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,553.34, 3,807.83 and 2,226.10 is: 3,319.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,553.34 : 3,807.83 = 2,226.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,553.34/3,807.83 = 2,226.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,553.34x = 3,807.83 × 2,226.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,553.34x = 8,476,610.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,476,610.36/2,553.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,319.81

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