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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.75, 3,330.64 and 1,125.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.75, 3,330.64 and 1,125.55 is: 1,687.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.75 : 3,330.64 = 1,125.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.75/3,330.64 = 1,125.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.75x = 3,330.64 × 1,125.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.75x = 3,748,779.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,748,779.57/2,221.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.31

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