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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.61, 3,338.67 and 745.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.61, 3,338.67 and 745.02 is: 1,117.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.61 : 3,338.67 = 745.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.61/3,338.67 = 745.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.61x = 3,338.67 × 745.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.61x = 2,487,375.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,487,375.92/2,225.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.62

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