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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.78, 3,342.64 and 1,675.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.78, 3,342.64 and 1,675.29 is: 2,517.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.78 : 3,342.64 = 1,675.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.78/3,342.64 = 1,675.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.78x = 3,342.64 × 1,675.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.78x = 5,599,891.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,599,891.37/2,224.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,517.05

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