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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.22, 3,409.22 and 1,656.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.22, 3,409.22 and 1,656.07 is: 2,481.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.22 : 3,409.22 = 1,656.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.22/3,409.22 = 1,656.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.22x = 3,409.22 × 1,656.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.22x = 5,645,902.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,645,902.58/2,275.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,481.47

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