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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.33, 3,068.06 and 1,825.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.33, 3,068.06 and 1,825.50 is: 2,516.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.33 : 3,068.06 = 1,825.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.33/3,068.06 = 1,825.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.33x = 3,068.06 × 1,825.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.33x = 5,600,734.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,600,734.40/2,225.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,516.82

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