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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.05, 3,344.94 and 1,901.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.05, 3,344.94 and 1,901.25 is: 2,849.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.05 : 3,344.94 = 1,901.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.05/3,344.94 = 1,901.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.05x = 3,344.94 × 1,901.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.05x = 6,359,567.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,359,567.18/2,232.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,849.21

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