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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.06, 3,332.51 and 1,111.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.06, 3,332.51 and 1,111.79 is: 1,666.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.06 : 3,332.51 = 1,111.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.06/3,332.51 = 1,111.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.06x = 3,332.51 × 1,111.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.06x = 3,705,058.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,705,058.23/2,223.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,666.65

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