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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.89, 3,071.26 and 1,694.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.89, 3,071.26 and 1,694.67 is: 2,338.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.89 : 3,071.26 = 1,694.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.89/3,071.26 = 1,694.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.89x = 3,071.26 × 1,694.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.89x = 5,204,756.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,204,756.83/2,225.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,338.28

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