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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.67, 3,332.54 and 1,037.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.67, 3,332.54 and 1,037.03 is: 1,553.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.67 : 3,332.54 = 1,037.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.67/3,332.54 = 1,037.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.67x = 3,332.54 × 1,037.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.67x = 3,455,954.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,455,954.88/2,224.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.47

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