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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,874.20, 4,311.30 and 2,226.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,874.20, 4,311.30 and 2,226.20 is: 3,339.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,874.20 : 4,311.30 = 2,226.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,874.20/4,311.30 = 2,226.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,874.20x = 4,311.30 × 2,226.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,874.20x = 9,597,816.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,597,816.06/2,874.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,339.30

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