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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.29, 3,337.92 and 1,738.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.29, 3,337.92 and 1,738.75 is: 2,608.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.29 : 3,337.92 = 1,738.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.29/3,337.92 = 1,738.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.29x = 3,337.92 × 1,738.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.29x = 5,803,808.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,803,808.40/2,225.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,608.11

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