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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.81, 3,325.82 and 1,179.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.81, 3,325.82 and 1,179.23 is: 1,765.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.81 : 3,325.82 = 1,179.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.81/3,325.82 = 1,179.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.81x = 3,325.82 × 1,179.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.81x = 3,921,906.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,921,906.72/2,221.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,765.19

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