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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.66, 3,355.39 and 2,106.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.66, 3,355.39 and 2,106.59 is: 3,175.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.66 : 3,355.39 = 2,106.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.66/3,355.39 = 2,106.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.66x = 3,355.39 × 2,106.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.66x = 7,068,431.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,068,431.02/2,225.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,175.88

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