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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.41, 3,333.89 and 1,185.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.41, 3,333.89 and 1,185.93 is: 1,775.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.41 : 3,333.89 = 1,185.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.41/3,333.89 = 1,185.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.41x = 3,333.89 × 1,185.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.41x = 3,953,754.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,953,754.24/2,227.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,775.05

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