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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.16, 3,332.34 and 1,673.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.16, 3,332.34 and 1,673.68 is: 2,508.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.16 : 3,332.34 = 1,673.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.16/3,332.34 = 1,673.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.16x = 3,332.34 × 1,673.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.16x = 5,577,270.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,577,270.81/2,223.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,508.71

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