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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.19, 3,332.36 and 1,181.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.19, 3,332.36 and 1,181.95 is: 1,770.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.19 : 3,332.36 = 1,181.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.19/3,332.36 = 1,181.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.19x = 3,332.36 × 1,181.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.19x = 3,938,677.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,938,677.53/2,224.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.83

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