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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.96, 3,337.96 and 1,056.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.96, 3,337.96 and 1,056.29 is: 1,583.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.96 : 3,337.96 = 1,056.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.96/3,337.96 = 1,056.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.96x = 3,337.96 × 1,056.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.96x = 3,525,869.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,525,869.69/2,225.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583.98

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