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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.18, 3,333.99 and 1,180.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.18, 3,333.99 and 1,180.93 is: 1,772.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.18 : 3,333.99 = 1,180.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.18/3,333.99 = 1,180.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.18x = 3,333.99 × 1,180.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.18x = 3,937,208.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,937,208.81/2,221.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,772.58

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