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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.61, 3,070.98 and 1,386.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.61, 3,070.98 and 1,386.18 is: 1,912.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.61 : 3,070.98 = 1,386.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.61/3,070.98 = 1,386.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.61x = 3,070.98 × 1,386.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.61x = 4,256,931.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,256,931.06/2,225.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,912.70

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