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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.01, 3,334.57 and 1,052.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.01, 3,334.57 and 1,052.73 is: 1,579.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.01 : 3,334.57 = 1,052.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.01/3,334.57 = 1,052.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.01x = 3,334.57 × 1,052.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.01x = 3,510,413.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,510,413.31/2,223.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,579.13

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