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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,702.16, 4,071.64 and 2,225.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,702.16, 4,071.64 and 2,225.84 is: 3,353.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,702.16 : 4,071.64 = 2,225.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,702.16/4,071.64 = 2,225.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,702.16x = 4,071.64 × 2,225.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,702.16x = 9,062,819.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,062,819.18/2,702.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,353.92

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