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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,219.36, 3,329.52 and 1,124.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,219.36, 3,329.52 and 1,124.32 is: 1,686.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,219.36 : 3,329.52 = 1,124.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,219.36/3,329.52 = 1,124.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,219.36x = 3,329.52 × 1,124.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,219.36x = 3,743,445.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,743,445.93/2,219.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,686.72

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