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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.65, 3,333.02 and 1,125.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.65, 3,333.02 and 1,125.78 is: 1,689.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.65 : 3,333.02 = 1,125.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.65/3,333.02 = 1,125.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.65x = 3,333.02 × 1,125.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.65x = 3,752,247.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,752,247.26/2,220.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,689.71

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