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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.76, 3,070.24 and 1,341.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.76, 3,070.24 and 1,341.04 is: 1,849.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.76 : 3,070.24 = 1,341.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.76/3,070.24 = 1,341.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.76x = 3,070.24 × 1,341.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.76x = 4,117,314.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,117,314.65/2,225.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,849.85

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