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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.89, 3,334.58 and 1,348.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.89, 3,334.58 and 1,348.66 is: 2,020.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.89 : 3,334.58 = 1,348.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.89/3,334.58 = 1,348.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.89x = 3,334.58 × 1,348.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.89x = 4,497,224.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,497,224.73/2,225.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,020.42

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