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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.23, 3,072.06 and 1,480.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.23, 3,072.06 and 1,480.21 is: 2,043.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.23 : 3,072.06 = 1,480.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.23/3,072.06 = 1,480.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.23x = 3,072.06 × 1,480.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.23x = 4,547,293.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,547,293.93/2,225.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,043.52

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