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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.12, 3,330.45 and 1,639.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.12, 3,330.45 and 1,639.89 is: 2,454.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.12 : 3,330.45 = 1,639.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.12/3,330.45 = 1,639.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.12x = 3,330.45 × 1,639.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.12x = 5,461,571.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,461,571.65/2,225.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,454.51

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