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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,722.26, 4,080.32 and 1,489.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,722.26, 4,080.32 and 1,489.26 is: 2,232.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,722.26 : 4,080.32 = 1,489.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,722.26/4,080.32 = 1,489.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,722.26x = 4,080.32 × 1,489.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,722.26x = 6,076,657.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,076,657.36/2,722.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,232.21

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