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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.09, 3,067.83 and 1,437.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.09, 3,067.83 and 1,437.12 is: 1,983.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.09 : 3,067.83 = 1,437.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.09/3,067.83 = 1,437.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.09x = 3,067.83 × 1,437.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.09x = 4,408,839.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,408,839.85/2,223.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,983.20

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