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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.40, 3,069.90 and 1,385.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.40, 3,069.90 and 1,385.88 is: 1,911.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.40 : 3,069.90 = 1,385.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.40/3,069.90 = 1,385.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.40x = 3,069.90 × 1,385.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.40x = 4,254,513.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,254,513.01/2,225.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,911.80

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