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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.86, 3,070.52 and 1,806.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.86, 3,070.52 and 1,806.68 is: 2,492.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.86 : 3,070.52 = 1,806.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.86/3,070.52 = 1,806.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.86x = 3,070.52 × 1,806.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.86x = 5,547,447.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,547,447.07/2,225.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,492.27

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