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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.44, 3,063.15 and 1,782.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.44, 3,063.15 and 1,782.99 is: 2,455.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.44 : 3,063.15 = 1,782.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.44/3,063.15 = 1,782.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.44x = 3,063.15 × 1,782.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.44x = 5,461,565.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,461,565.82/2,224.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,455.25

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