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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.64, 3,258.72 and 2,225.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.64, 3,258.72 and 2,225.80 is: 3,085.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.64 : 3,258.72 = 2,225.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.64/3,258.72 = 2,225.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.64x = 3,258.72 × 2,225.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.64x = 7,253,258.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,253,258.98/2,350.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,085.65

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