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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.16, 3,063.90 and 1,475.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.16, 3,063.90 and 1,475.80 is: 2,033.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.16 : 3,063.90 = 1,475.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.16/3,063.90 = 1,475.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.16x = 3,063.90 × 1,475.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.16x = 4,521,703.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,521,703.62/2,223.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,033.91

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