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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.45, 3,061.80 and 1,906.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.45, 3,061.80 and 1,906.38 is: 2,625.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.45 : 3,061.80 = 1,906.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.45/3,061.80 = 1,906.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.45x = 3,061.80 × 1,906.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.45x = 5,836,954.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,836,954.28/2,223.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,625.18

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