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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.21, 3,336.83 and 1,184.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.21, 3,336.83 and 1,184.09 is: 1,777.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.21 : 3,336.83 = 1,184.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.21/3,336.83 = 1,184.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.21x = 3,336.83 × 1,184.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.21x = 3,951,088.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,951,088.87/2,223.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,777.20

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