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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.16, 3,329.54 and 1,757.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.16, 3,329.54 and 1,757.82 is: 2,632.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.16 : 3,329.54 = 1,757.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.16/3,329.54 = 1,757.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.16x = 3,329.54 × 1,757.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.16x = 5,852,732.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,852,732.00/2,223.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,632.62

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