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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.71, 3,064.86 and 1,625.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.71, 3,064.86 and 1,625.22 is: 2,239.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.71 : 3,064.86 = 1,625.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.71/3,064.86 = 1,625.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.71x = 3,064.86 × 1,625.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.71x = 4,981,071.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,981,071.77/2,223.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,239.98

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