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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.45, 3,336.27 and 1,129.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.45, 3,336.27 and 1,129.33 is: 1,693.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.45 : 3,336.27 = 1,129.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.45/3,336.27 = 1,129.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.45x = 3,336.27 × 1,129.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.45x = 3,767,749.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,767,749.80/2,224.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,693.79

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