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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,633.24, 3,950.70 and 2,226.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,633.24, 3,950.70 and 2,226.20 is: 3,340.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,633.24 : 3,950.70 = 2,226.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,633.24/3,950.70 = 2,226.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,633.24x = 3,950.70 × 2,226.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,633.24x = 8,795,048.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,795,048.34/2,633.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,340.01

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