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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,219.46, 3,323.28 and 1,177.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,219.46, 3,323.28 and 1,177.32 is: 1,762.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,219.46 : 3,323.28 = 1,177.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,219.46/3,323.28 = 1,177.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,219.46x = 3,323.28 × 1,177.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,219.46x = 3,912,564.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,912,564.01/2,219.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,762.85

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