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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.08, 3,339.60 and 1,056.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.08, 3,339.60 and 1,056.52 is: 1,585.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.08 : 3,339.60 = 1,056.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.08/3,339.60 = 1,056.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.08x = 3,339.60 × 1,056.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.08x = 3,528,354.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,528,354.19/2,225.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,585.72

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