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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.97, 3,337.96 and 1,184.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.97, 3,337.96 and 1,184.84 is: 1,778.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.97 : 3,337.96 = 1,184.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.97/3,337.96 = 1,184.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.97x = 3,337.96 × 1,184.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.97x = 3,954,928.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,954,928.87/2,223.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,778.32

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