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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.57, 3,338.94 and 1,129.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.57, 3,338.94 and 1,129.72 is: 1,695.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.57 : 3,338.94 = 1,129.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.57/3,338.94 = 1,129.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.57x = 3,338.94 × 1,129.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.57x = 3,772,067.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,772,067.30/2,224.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,695.64

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