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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.54, 3,337.26 and 1,301.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.54, 3,337.26 and 1,301.38 is: 1,951.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.54 : 3,337.26 = 1,301.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.54/3,337.26 = 1,301.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.54x = 3,337.26 × 1,301.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.54x = 4,343,046.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,343,046.67/2,225.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,951.46

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