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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.83, 3,337.72 and 1,185.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.83, 3,337.72 and 1,185.56 is: 1,777.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.83 : 3,337.72 = 1,185.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.83/3,337.72 = 1,185.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.83x = 3,337.72 × 1,185.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.83x = 3,957,067.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,957,067.32/2,225.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,777.79

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