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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,168.20, 4,370.37 and 2,225.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,168.20, 4,370.37 and 2,225.44 is: 3,069.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,168.20 : 4,370.37 = 2,225.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,168.20/4,370.37 = 2,225.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,168.20x = 4,370.37 × 2,225.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,168.20x = 9,725,996.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,725,996.21/3,168.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,069.88

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