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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.71, 3,337.14 and 1,705.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.71, 3,337.14 and 1,705.66 is: 2,558.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.71 : 3,337.14 = 1,705.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.71/3,337.14 = 1,705.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.71x = 3,337.14 × 1,705.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.71x = 5,692,026.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,692,026.21/2,224.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,558.55

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