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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.46, 3,334.52 and 1,575.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.46, 3,334.52 and 1,575.02 is: 2,359.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.46 : 3,334.52 = 1,575.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.46/3,334.52 = 1,575.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.46x = 3,334.52 × 1,575.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.46x = 5,251,935.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,251,935.69/2,225.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,359.93

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