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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.31, 3,333.10 and 1,127.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.31, 3,333.10 and 1,127.79 is: 1,689.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.31 : 3,333.10 = 1,127.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.31/3,333.10 = 1,127.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.31x = 3,333.10 × 1,127.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.31x = 3,759,036.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,759,036.85/2,225.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,689.22

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