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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.40, 3,338.10 and 2,079.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.40, 3,338.10 and 2,079.60 is: 3,119.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.40 : 3,338.10 = 2,079.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.40/3,338.10 = 2,079.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.40x = 3,338.10 × 2,079.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.40x = 6,941,912.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,941,912.76/2,225.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,119.40

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