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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,229.36, 3,337.80 and 1,131.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,229.36, 3,337.80 and 1,131.36 is: 1,693.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,229.36 : 3,337.80 = 1,131.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,229.36/3,337.80 = 1,131.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,229.36x = 3,337.80 × 1,131.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,229.36x = 3,776,253.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,776,253.41/2,229.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,693.87

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