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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.80, 3,336.72 and 1,069.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.80, 3,336.72 and 1,069.92 is: 1,604.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.80 : 3,336.72 = 1,069.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.80/3,336.72 = 1,069.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.80x = 3,336.72 × 1,069.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.80x = 3,570,023.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,570,023.46/2,224.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,604.65

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