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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.20, 3,334.46 and 1,398.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.20, 3,334.46 and 1,398.96 is: 2,098.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.20 : 3,334.46 = 1,398.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.20/3,334.46 = 1,398.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.20x = 3,334.46 × 1,398.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.20x = 4,664,769.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,664,769.17/2,223.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,098.23

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