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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,918.60, 4,372.06 and 2,225.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,918.60, 4,372.06 and 2,225.96 is: 3,334.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,918.60 : 4,372.06 = 2,225.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,918.60/4,372.06 = 2,225.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,918.60x = 4,372.06 × 2,225.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,918.60x = 9,732,030.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,732,030.68/2,918.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,334.49

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