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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.46, 3,336.75 and 1,184.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.46, 3,336.75 and 1,184.79 is: 1,776.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.46 : 3,336.75 = 1,184.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.46/3,336.75 = 1,184.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.46x = 3,336.75 × 1,184.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.46x = 3,953,348.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,953,348.03/2,225.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,776.42

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