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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.88, 3,332.97 and 1,873.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.88, 3,332.97 and 1,873.64 is: 2,805.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.88 : 3,332.97 = 1,873.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.88/3,332.97 = 1,873.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.88x = 3,332.97 × 1,873.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.88x = 6,244,794.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,244,794.24/2,225.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,805.54

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