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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.84, 3,336.96 and 1,854.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.84, 3,336.96 and 1,854.72 is: 2,780.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.84 : 3,336.96 = 1,854.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.84/3,336.96 = 1,854.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.84x = 3,336.96 × 1,854.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.84x = 6,189,126.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,189,126.45/2,225.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,780.58

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