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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.50, 3,332.39 and 1,181.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.50, 3,332.39 and 1,181.34 is: 1,770.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.50 : 3,332.39 = 1,181.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.50/3,332.39 = 1,181.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.50x = 3,332.39 × 1,181.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.50x = 3,936,679.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,936,679.70/2,223.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.49

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