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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.97, 3,333.16 and 1,248.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.97, 3,333.16 and 1,248.11 is: 1,869.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.97 : 3,333.16 = 1,248.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.97/3,333.16 = 1,248.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.97x = 3,333.16 × 1,248.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.97x = 4,160,127.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,160,127.42/2,224.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,869.75

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