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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.89, 3,337.85 and 1,184.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.89, 3,337.85 and 1,184.77 is: 1,778.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.89 : 3,337.85 = 1,184.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.89/3,337.85 = 1,184.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.89x = 3,337.85 × 1,184.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.89x = 3,954,591.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,954,591.27/2,223.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,778.24

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