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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.52, 3,338.64 and 1,129.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.52, 3,338.64 and 1,129.44 is: 1,694.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.52 : 3,338.64 = 1,129.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.52/3,338.64 = 1,129.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.52x = 3,338.64 × 1,129.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.52x = 3,770,793.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,770,793.56/2,225.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,694.34

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