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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.05, 3,314.41 and 2,165.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.05, 3,314.41 and 2,165.35 is: 3,228.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.05 : 3,314.41 = 2,165.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.05/3,314.41 = 2,165.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.05x = 3,314.41 × 2,165.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.05x = 7,176,841.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,176,841.12/2,223.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,228.38

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