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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.53, 3,333.29 and 1,127.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.53, 3,333.29 and 1,127.39 is: 1,689.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.53 : 3,333.29 = 1,127.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.53/3,333.29 = 1,127.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.53x = 3,333.29 × 1,127.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.53x = 3,757,895.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,757,895.51/2,224.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,689.30

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