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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.51, 3,332.14 and 1,297.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.51, 3,332.14 and 1,297.25 is: 1,943.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.51 : 3,332.14 = 1,297.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.51/3,332.14 = 1,297.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.51x = 3,332.14 × 1,297.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.51x = 4,322,615.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,322,615.37/2,224.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,943.18

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