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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.82, 3,336.35 and 1,676.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.82, 3,336.35 and 1,676.33 is: 2,512.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.82 : 3,336.35 = 1,676.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.82/3,336.35 = 1,676.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.82x = 3,336.35 × 1,676.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.82x = 5,592,798.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,592,798.53/2,225.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,512.69

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