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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.41, 3,329.08 and 1,124.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.41, 3,329.08 and 1,124.03 is: 1,685.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.41 : 3,329.08 = 1,124.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.41/3,329.08 = 1,124.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.41x = 3,329.08 × 1,124.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.41x = 3,741,991.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,741,991.31/2,220.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,685.27

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