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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.24, 3,328.10 and 1,124.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.24, 3,328.10 and 1,124.02 is: 1,684.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.24 : 3,328.10 = 1,124.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.24/3,328.10 = 1,124.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.24x = 3,328.10 × 1,124.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.24x = 3,740,850.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,740,850.96/2,220.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,684.89

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