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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.75, 3,333.63 and 1,127.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.75, 3,333.63 and 1,127.55 is: 1,690.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.75 : 3,333.63 = 1,127.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.75/3,333.63 = 1,127.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.75x = 3,333.63 × 1,127.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.75x = 3,758,834.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,758,834.51/2,223.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,690.31

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