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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344.27, 4,615.85 and 2,225.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344.27, 4,615.85 and 2,225.25 is: 3,071.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344.27 : 4,615.85 = 2,225.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344.27/4,615.85 = 2,225.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344.27x = 4,615.85 × 2,225.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344.27x = 10,271,425.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,271,425.78/3,344.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,071.36

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