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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.84, 3,338.52 and 1,652.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.84, 3,338.52 and 1,652.24 is: 2,478.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.84 : 3,338.52 = 1,652.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.84/3,338.52 = 1,652.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.84x = 3,338.52 × 1,652.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.84x = 5,516,036.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,516,036.28/2,225.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,478.18

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