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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.09, 3,336.64 and 1,183.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.09, 3,336.64 and 1,183.96 is: 1,777.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.09 : 3,336.64 = 1,183.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.09/3,336.64 = 1,183.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.09x = 3,336.64 × 1,183.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.09x = 3,950,448.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,950,448.29/2,223.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,777.01

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