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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.37, 3,063.99 and 1,959.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.37, 3,063.99 and 1,959.63 is: 2,698.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.37 : 3,063.99 = 1,959.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.37/3,063.99 = 1,959.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.37x = 3,063.99 × 1,959.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.37x = 6,004,286.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,004,286.72/2,225.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,698.11

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