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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,201.14, 3,295.59 and 1,506.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,201.14, 3,295.59 and 1,506.34 is: 2,255.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,201.14 : 3,295.59 = 1,506.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,201.14/3,295.59 = 1,506.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,201.14x = 3,295.59 × 1,506.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,201.14x = 4,964,279.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,964,279.04/2,201.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,255.32

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