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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,958.63, 4,434.50 and 2,225.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,958.63, 4,434.50 and 2,225.85 is: 3,336.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,958.63 : 4,434.50 = 2,225.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,958.63/4,434.50 = 2,225.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,958.63x = 4,434.50 × 2,225.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,958.63x = 9,870,520.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,870,520.70/2,958.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,336.18

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