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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.41, 3,332.64 and 1,783.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.41, 3,332.64 and 1,783.55 is: 2,670.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.41 : 3,332.64 = 1,783.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.41/3,332.64 = 1,783.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.41x = 3,332.64 × 1,783.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.41x = 5,943,930.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,943,930.07/2,225.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,670.94

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