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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.08, 3,337.44 and 1,300.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.08, 3,337.44 and 1,300.06 is: 1,949.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.08 : 3,337.44 = 1,300.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.08/3,337.44 = 1,300.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.08x = 3,337.44 × 1,300.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.08x = 4,338,872.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,338,872.25/2,225.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,949.98

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