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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.58, 3,337.35 and 1,185.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.58, 3,337.35 and 1,185.31 is: 1,777.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.58 : 3,337.35 = 1,185.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.58/3,337.35 = 1,185.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.58x = 3,337.35 × 1,185.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.58x = 3,955,794.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,955,794.33/2,225.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,777.42

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