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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.60, 3,068.05 and 1,751.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.60, 3,068.05 and 1,751.97 is: 2,415.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.60 : 3,068.05 = 1,751.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.60/3,068.05 = 1,751.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.60x = 3,068.05 × 1,751.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.60x = 5,375,127.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,375,127.18/2,225.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,415.14

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