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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.25, 3,329.89 and 1,125.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.25, 3,329.89 and 1,125.05 is: 1,686.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.25 : 3,329.89 = 1,125.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.25/3,329.89 = 1,125.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.25x = 3,329.89 × 1,125.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.25x = 3,746,273.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,746,273.28/2,221.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,686.56

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