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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,219.25, 3,331.07 and 1,179.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,219.25, 3,331.07 and 1,179.26 is: 1,770.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,219.25 : 3,331.07 = 1,179.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,219.25/3,331.07 = 1,179.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,219.25x = 3,331.07 × 1,179.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,219.25x = 3,928,175.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,928,175.06/2,219.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.05

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