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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,211.80, 3,314.66 and 1,223.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,211.80, 3,314.66 and 1,223.14 is: 1,833.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,211.80 : 3,314.66 = 1,223.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,211.80/3,314.66 = 1,223.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,211.80x = 3,314.66 × 1,223.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,211.80x = 4,054,293.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,054,293.23/2,211.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833.03

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