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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.40, 3,363.36 and 2,187.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.40, 3,363.36 and 2,187.12 is: 3,305.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.40 : 3,363.36 = 2,187.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.40/3,363.36 = 2,187.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.40x = 3,363.36 × 2,187.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.40x = 7,356,071.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,356,071.92/2,225.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,305.51

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