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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.24, 3,070.95 and 1,341.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.24, 3,070.95 and 1,341.17 is: 1,850.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.24 : 3,070.95 = 1,341.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.24/3,070.95 = 1,341.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.24x = 3,070.95 × 1,341.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.24x = 4,118,666.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,118,666.01/2,225.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,850.89

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