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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.40, 3,072.87 and 1,988.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.40, 3,072.87 and 1,988.94 is: 2,746.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.40 : 3,072.87 = 1,988.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.40/3,072.87 = 1,988.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.40x = 3,072.87 × 1,988.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.40x = 6,111,754.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,111,754.06/2,225.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,746.36

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