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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.14, 3,337.95 and 1,577.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.14, 3,337.95 and 1,577.30 is: 2,368.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.14 : 3,337.95 = 1,577.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.14/3,337.95 = 1,577.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.14x = 3,337.95 × 1,577.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.14x = 5,264,948.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,264,948.54/2,223.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,368.25

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