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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.31, 3,333.33 and 1,126.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.31, 3,333.33 and 1,126.44 is: 1,690.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.31 : 3,333.33 = 1,126.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.31/3,333.33 = 1,126.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.31x = 3,333.33 × 1,126.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.31x = 3,754,796.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,754,796.25/2,221.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,690.36

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