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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,873.70, 4,310.55 and 2,225.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,873.70, 4,310.55 and 2,225.70 is: 3,338.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,873.70 : 4,310.55 = 2,225.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,873.70/4,310.55 = 2,225.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,873.70x = 4,310.55 × 2,225.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,873.70x = 9,593,991.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,593,991.14/2,873.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,338.55

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