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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.28, 3,481.98 and 2,225.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.28, 3,481.98 and 2,225.46 is: 3,333.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.28 : 3,481.98 = 2,225.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.28/3,481.98 = 2,225.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.28x = 3,481.98 × 2,225.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.28x = 7,749,007.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,749,007.21/2,324.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,333.94

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