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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.88, 3,071.52 and 1,635.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.88, 3,071.52 and 1,635.39 is: 2,256.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.88 : 3,071.52 = 1,635.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.88/3,071.52 = 1,635.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.88x = 3,071.52 × 1,635.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.88x = 5,023,133.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,023,133.09/2,225.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,256.70

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