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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.40, 3,333.72 and 1,455.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.40, 3,333.72 and 1,455.44 is: 2,181.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.40 : 3,333.72 = 1,455.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.40/3,333.72 = 1,455.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.40x = 3,333.72 × 1,455.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.40x = 4,852,029.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,852,029.44/2,224.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,181.28

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