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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.80, 3,069.66 and 1,341.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.80, 3,069.66 and 1,341.28 is: 1,849.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.80 : 3,069.66 = 1,341.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.80/3,069.66 = 1,341.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.80x = 3,069.66 × 1,341.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.80x = 4,117,273.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,117,273.56/2,225.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,849.79

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