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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.06, 3,068.01 and 1,291.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.06, 3,068.01 and 1,291.50 is: 1,782.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.06 : 3,068.01 = 1,291.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.06/3,068.01 = 1,291.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.06x = 3,068.01 × 1,291.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.06x = 3,962,334.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,962,334.92/2,223.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,782.38

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