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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.48, 3,329.17 and 1,124.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.48, 3,329.17 and 1,124.09 is: 1,685.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.48 : 3,329.17 = 1,124.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.48/3,329.17 = 1,124.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.48x = 3,329.17 × 1,124.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.48x = 3,742,286.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,742,286.71/2,220.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,685.35

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