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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.76, 3,071.16 and 1,386.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.76, 3,071.16 and 1,386.20 is: 1,912.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.76 : 3,071.16 = 1,386.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.76/3,071.16 = 1,386.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.76x = 3,071.16 × 1,386.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.76x = 4,257,226.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,257,226.64/2,225.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,912.71

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