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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223, 3,334.50 and 1,127.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223, 3,334.50 and 1,127.40 is: 1,691.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223 : 3,334.50 = 1,127.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223/3,334.50 = 1,127.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223x = 3,334.50 × 1,127.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223x = 3,759,315.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,759,315.30/2,223
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,691.10

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