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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,503.25, 3,735.83 and 2,226.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,503.25, 3,735.83 and 2,226.48 is: 3,322.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,503.25 : 3,735.83 = 2,226.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,503.25/3,735.83 = 2,226.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,503.25x = 3,735.83 × 2,226.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,503.25x = 8,317,739.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,317,739.65/2,503.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,322.78

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