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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.16, 3,338.31 and 1,129.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.16, 3,338.31 and 1,129.29 is: 1,694.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.16 : 3,338.31 = 1,129.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.16/3,338.31 = 1,129.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.16x = 3,338.31 × 1,129.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.16x = 3,769,930.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,769,930.59/2,224.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,694.99

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