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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.02, 3,337.54 and 1,401.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.02, 3,337.54 and 1,401.25 is: 2,101.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.02 : 3,337.54 = 1,401.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.02/3,337.54 = 1,401.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.02x = 3,337.54 × 1,401.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.02x = 4,676,722.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,676,722.34/2,225.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,101.88

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