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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.22, 3,335.76 and 1,401

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.22, 3,335.76 and 1,401 is: 2,100.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.22 : 3,335.76 = 1,401 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.22/3,335.76 = 1,401/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.22x = 3,335.76 × 1,401
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.22x = 4,673,399.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,673,399.76/2,225.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,100.20

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