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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,776.32, 4,158.72 and 2,225.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,776.32, 4,158.72 and 2,225.52 is: 3,333.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,776.32 : 4,158.72 = 2,225.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,776.32/4,158.72 = 2,225.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,776.32x = 4,158.72 × 2,225.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,776.32x = 9,255,314.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,255,314.53/2,776.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,333.66

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