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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.08, 3,314.69 and 2,137.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.08, 3,314.69 and 2,137.48 is: 3,187.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.08 : 3,314.69 = 2,137.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.08/3,314.69 = 2,137.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.08x = 3,314.69 × 2,137.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.08x = 7,085,083.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,085,083.58/2,223.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,187.06

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