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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.02, 3,337.60 and 1,705.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.02, 3,337.60 and 1,705.97 is: 2,559.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.02 : 3,337.60 = 1,705.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.02/3,337.60 = 1,705.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.02x = 3,337.60 × 1,705.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.02x = 5,693,845.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,693,845.47/2,225.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,559.01

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