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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.12, 3,332.98 and 1,125.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.12, 3,332.98 and 1,125.08 is: 1,684.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.12 : 3,332.98 = 1,125.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.12/3,332.98 = 1,125.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.12x = 3,332.98 × 1,125.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.12x = 3,749,869.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,749,869.14/2,226.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,684.49

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