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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.21, 3,070.71 and 1,340.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.21, 3,070.71 and 1,340.48 is: 1,849.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.21 : 3,070.71 = 1,340.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.21/3,070.71 = 1,340.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.21x = 3,070.71 × 1,340.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.21x = 4,116,233.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,116,233.02/2,225.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,849.82

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