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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.16, 3,333.78 and 1,126.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.16, 3,333.78 and 1,126.31 is: 1,690.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.16 : 3,333.78 = 1,126.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.16/3,333.78 = 1,126.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.16x = 3,333.78 × 1,126.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.16x = 3,754,865.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,754,865.58/2,221.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,690.50

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