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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.84, 3,336.72 and 1,054.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.84, 3,336.72 and 1,054.12 is: 1,580.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.84 : 3,336.72 = 1,054.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.84/3,336.72 = 1,054.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.84x = 3,336.72 × 1,054.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.84x = 3,517,303.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,517,303.29/2,224.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,580.92

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