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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.28, 3,073.17 and 1,694.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.28, 3,073.17 and 1,694.16 is: 2,339.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.28 : 3,073.17 = 1,694.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.28/3,073.17 = 1,694.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.28x = 3,073.17 × 1,694.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.28x = 5,206,441.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,206,441.69/2,225.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,339.68

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