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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,925.72, 4,033.26 and 2,225.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,925.72, 4,033.26 and 2,225.88 is: 3,068.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,925.72 : 4,033.26 = 2,225.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,925.72/4,033.26 = 2,225.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,925.72x = 4,033.26 × 2,225.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,925.72x = 8,977,552.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,977,552.77/2,925.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,068.49

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