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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.32, 3,338.52 and 1,129.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.32, 3,338.52 and 1,129.47 is: 1,695.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.32 : 3,338.52 = 1,129.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.32/3,338.52 = 1,129.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.32x = 3,338.52 × 1,129.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.32x = 3,770,758.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,770,758.18/2,224.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,695.24

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