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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.24, 3,334.82 and 1,301.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.24, 3,334.82 and 1,301.02 is: 1,949.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.24 : 3,334.82 = 1,301.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.24/3,334.82 = 1,301.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.24x = 3,334.82 × 1,301.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.24x = 4,338,667.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,338,667.52/2,225.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,949.75

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