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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,545.91, 3,825.70 and 2,224.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,545.91, 3,825.70 and 2,224.47 is: 3,342.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,545.91 : 3,825.70 = 2,224.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,545.91/3,825.70 = 2,224.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,545.91x = 3,825.70 × 2,224.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,545.91x = 8,510,154.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,510,154.66/2,545.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,342.67

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