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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.08, 3,333.52 and 1,298.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.08, 3,333.52 and 1,298.94 is: 1,947.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.08 : 3,333.52 = 1,298.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.08/3,333.52 = 1,298.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.08x = 3,333.52 × 1,298.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.08x = 4,330,031.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,330,031.59/2,223.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,947.76

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