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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.23, 3,354.72 and 2,106.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.23, 3,354.72 and 2,106.16 is: 3,175.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.23 : 3,354.72 = 2,106.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.23/3,354.72 = 2,106.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.23x = 3,354.72 × 2,106.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.23x = 7,065,560.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,065,560.30/2,225.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,175.21

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