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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.45, 3,337.83 and 1,301.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.45, 3,337.83 and 1,301.46 is: 1,951.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.45 : 3,337.83 = 1,301.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.45/3,337.83 = 1,301.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.45x = 3,337.83 × 1,301.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.45x = 4,344,052.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,344,052.23/2,225.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,951.99

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