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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.06, 3,331.23 and 1,126.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.06, 3,331.23 and 1,126.54 is: 1,687.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.06 : 3,331.23 = 1,126.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.06/3,331.23 = 1,126.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.06x = 3,331.23 × 1,126.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.06x = 3,752,763.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,752,763.84/2,224.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.35

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