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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.67, 3,337.59 and 1,185.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.67, 3,337.59 and 1,185.63 is: 1,777.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.67 : 3,337.59 = 1,185.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.67/3,337.59 = 1,185.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.67x = 3,337.59 × 1,185.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.67x = 3,957,146.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,957,146.83/2,226.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,777.16

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