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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.03, 3,067.97 and 1,279.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.03, 3,067.97 and 1,279.13 is: 1,765.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.03 : 3,067.97 = 1,279.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.03/3,067.97 = 1,279.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.03x = 3,067.97 × 1,279.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.03x = 3,924,332.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,924,332.47/2,223.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,765.31

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