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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.49, 3,337.26 and 1,055.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.49, 3,337.26 and 1,055.82 is: 1,583.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.49 : 3,337.26 = 1,055.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.49/3,337.26 = 1,055.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.49x = 3,337.26 × 1,055.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.49x = 3,523,560.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,523,560.88/2,225.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583.28

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