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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.54, 3,329.51 and 1,126.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.54, 3,329.51 and 1,126.18 is: 1,687.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.54 : 3,329.51 = 1,126.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.54/3,329.51 = 1,126.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.54x = 3,329.51 × 1,126.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.54x = 3,749,627.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,749,627.57/2,221.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.85

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