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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,740.26, 4,113.29 and 2,226.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,740.26, 4,113.29 and 2,226.46 is: 3,342.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,740.26 : 4,113.29 = 2,226.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,740.26/4,113.29 = 2,226.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,740.26x = 4,113.29 × 2,226.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,740.26x = 9,158,062.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,158,062.59/2,740.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,342.05

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