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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.14, 3,335.58 and 1,183.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.14, 3,335.58 and 1,183.10 is: 1,775.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.14 : 3,335.58 = 1,183.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.14/3,335.58 = 1,183.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.14x = 3,335.58 × 1,183.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.14x = 3,946,324.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,946,324.70/2,223.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,775.11

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