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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,211.80, 3,315.89 and 1,224.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,211.80, 3,315.89 and 1,224.57 is: 1,835.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,211.80 : 3,315.89 = 1,224.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,211.80/3,315.89 = 1,224.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,211.80x = 3,315.89 × 1,224.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,211.80x = 4,060,539.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,060,539.42/2,211.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,835.85

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