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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.40, 3,039.38 and 2,225.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.40, 3,039.38 and 2,225.47 is: 3,029.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.40 : 3,039.38 = 2,225.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.40/3,039.38 = 2,225.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.40x = 3,039.38 × 2,225.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.40x = 6,764,049.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,764,049.01/2,232.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,029.94

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