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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.28, 3,335.43 and 1,184.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.28, 3,335.43 and 1,184.06 is: 1,775.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.28 : 3,335.43 = 1,184.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.28/3,335.43 = 1,184.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.28x = 3,335.43 × 1,184.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.28x = 3,949,349.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,949,349.25/2,224.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,775.56

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