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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.28, 3,336.50 and 1,125.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.28, 3,336.50 and 1,125.56 is: 1,688.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.28 : 3,336.50 = 1,125.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.28/3,336.50 = 1,125.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.28x = 3,336.50 × 1,125.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.28x = 3,755,430.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,755,430.94/2,224.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,688.38

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