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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.55, 3,069.76 and 1,340.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.55, 3,069.76 and 1,340.43 is: 1,848.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.55 : 3,069.76 = 1,340.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.55/3,069.76 = 1,340.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.55x = 3,069.76 × 1,340.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.55x = 4,114,798.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,114,798.40/2,225.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,848.89

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