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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,552.34, 3,806.34 and 2,225.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,552.34, 3,806.34 and 2,225.10 is: 3,318.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,552.34 : 3,806.34 = 2,225.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,552.34/3,806.34 = 2,225.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,552.34x = 3,806.34 × 2,225.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,552.34x = 8,469,487.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,469,487.13/2,552.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,318.32

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