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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,658.06, 3,977.37 and 2,225.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,658.06, 3,977.37 and 2,225.52 is: 3,330.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,658.06 : 3,977.37 = 2,225.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,658.06/3,977.37 = 2,225.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,658.06x = 3,977.37 × 2,225.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,658.06x = 8,851,716.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,851,716.48/2,658.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,330.14

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