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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.68, 3,341.54 and 1,401.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.68, 3,341.54 and 1,401.48 is: 2,104.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.68 : 3,341.54 = 1,401.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.68/3,341.54 = 1,401.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.68x = 3,341.54 × 1,401.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.68x = 4,683,101.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,683,101.48/2,225.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,104.12

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