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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.71, 3,331.22 and 1,877.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.71, 3,331.22 and 1,877.17 is: 2,810.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.71 : 3,331.22 = 1,877.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.71/3,331.22 = 1,877.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.71x = 3,331.22 × 1,877.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.71x = 6,253,266.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,253,266.25/2,224.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,810.82

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