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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,663.08, 3,994.62 and 2,225.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,663.08, 3,994.62 and 2,225.32 is: 3,337.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,663.08 : 3,994.62 = 2,225.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,663.08/3,994.62 = 2,225.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,663.08x = 3,994.62 × 2,225.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,663.08x = 8,889,307.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,889,307.78/2,663.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,337.98

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