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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.02, 3,335.50 and 1,053.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.02, 3,335.50 and 1,053.84 is: 1,581.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.02 : 3,335.50 = 1,053.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.02/3,335.50 = 1,053.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.02x = 3,335.50 × 1,053.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.02x = 3,515,097.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,515,097.15/2,223.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.22

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