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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.62, 3,337.06 and 1,054.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.62, 3,337.06 and 1,054.90 is: 1,581.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.62 : 3,337.06 = 1,054.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.62/3,337.06 = 1,054.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.62x = 3,337.06 × 1,054.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.62x = 3,520,264.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,520,264.59/2,225.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.70

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