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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.66, 3,072.57 and 2,078.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.66, 3,072.57 and 2,078.42 is: 2,869.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.66 : 3,072.57 = 2,078.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.66/3,072.57 = 2,078.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.66x = 3,072.57 × 2,078.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.66x = 6,386,090.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,386,090.94/2,225.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,869.30

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