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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.59, 3,337.40 and 1,184.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.59, 3,337.40 and 1,184.46 is: 1,777.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.59 : 3,337.40 = 1,184.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.59/3,337.40 = 1,184.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.59x = 3,337.40 × 1,184.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.59x = 3,953,010.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,953,010.88/2,223.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,777.76

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