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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.47, 3,071.10 and 1,340.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.47, 3,071.10 and 1,340.95 is: 1,850.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.47 : 3,071.10 = 1,340.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.47/3,071.10 = 1,340.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.47x = 3,071.10 × 1,340.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.47x = 4,118,191.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,118,191.55/2,225.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,850.48

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