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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,575.22, 3,853.59 and 2,229.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,575.22, 3,853.59 and 2,229.74 is: 3,336.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,575.22 : 3,853.59 = 2,229.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,575.22/3,853.59 = 2,229.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,575.22x = 3,853.59 × 2,229.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,575.22x = 8,592,503.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,592,503.77/2,575.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,336.61

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