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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,919.60, 4,373.56 and 2,226.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,919.60, 4,373.56 and 2,226.96 is: 3,335.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,919.60 : 4,373.56 = 2,226.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,919.60/4,373.56 = 2,226.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,919.60x = 4,373.56 × 2,226.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,919.60x = 9,739,743.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,739,743.18/2,919.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,335.99

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