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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.34, 3,071.34 and 1,293.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.34, 3,071.34 and 1,293.84 is: 1,785.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.34 : 3,071.34 = 1,293.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.34/3,071.34 = 1,293.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.34x = 3,071.34 × 1,293.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.34x = 3,973,822.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,973,822.55/2,225.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,785.71

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