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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,219.35, 3,329.71 and 1,180.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,219.35, 3,329.71 and 1,180.52 is: 1,771.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,219.35 : 3,329.71 = 1,180.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,219.35/3,329.71 = 1,180.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,219.35x = 3,329.71 × 1,180.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,219.35x = 3,930,800.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,930,800.87/2,219.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.15

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