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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.30, 3,069.41 and 1,340.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.30, 3,069.41 and 1,340.15 is: 1,848.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.30 : 3,069.41 = 1,340.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.30/3,069.41 = 1,340.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.30x = 3,069.41 × 1,340.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.30x = 4,113,447.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,113,447.76/2,225.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,848.50

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