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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,219.65, 3,331.52 and 1,124.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,219.65, 3,331.52 and 1,124.78 is: 1,688.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,219.65 : 3,331.52 = 1,124.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,219.65/3,331.52 = 1,124.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,219.65x = 3,331.52 × 1,124.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,219.65x = 3,747,227.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,747,227.07/2,219.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,688.21

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