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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.48, 3,069.24 and 1,895

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.48, 3,069.24 and 1,895 is: 2,613.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.48 : 3,069.24 = 1,895 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.48/3,069.24 = 1,895/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.48x = 3,069.24 × 1,895
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.48x = 5,816,209.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,816,209.80/2,225.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,613.46

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