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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.40, 3,333.70 and 1,951.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.40, 3,333.70 and 1,951.80 is: 2,923.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.40 : 3,333.70 = 1,951.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.40/3,333.70 = 1,951.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.40x = 3,333.70 × 1,951.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.40x = 6,506,715.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,506,715.66/2,225.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,923.84

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