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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.52, 3,337.86 and 1,129.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.52, 3,337.86 and 1,129.56 is: 1,694.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.52 : 3,337.86 = 1,129.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.52/3,337.86 = 1,129.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.52x = 3,337.86 × 1,129.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.52x = 3,770,313.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,770,313.14/2,225.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,694.13

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