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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.36, 3,328.83 and 1,125.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.36, 3,328.83 and 1,125.36 is: 1,684.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.36 : 3,328.83 = 1,125.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.36/3,328.83 = 1,125.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.36x = 3,328.83 × 1,125.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.36x = 3,746,132.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,746,132.13/2,223.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,684.90

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