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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,219.68, 3,329.56 and 1,124.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,219.68, 3,329.56 and 1,124.56 is: 1,686.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,219.68 : 3,329.56 = 1,124.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,219.68/3,329.56 = 1,124.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,219.68x = 3,329.56 × 1,124.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,219.68x = 3,744,289.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,744,289.99/2,219.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,686.86

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