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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.40, 3,335.18 and 1,127.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.40, 3,335.18 and 1,127.25 is: 1,690.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.40 : 3,335.18 = 1,127.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.40/3,335.18 = 1,127.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.40x = 3,335.18 × 1,127.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.40x = 3,759,576.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,759,576.02/2,224.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,690.16

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