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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.20, 3,337.20 and 1,248.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.20, 3,337.20 and 1,248.80 is: 1,874.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.20 : 3,337.20 = 1,248.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.20/3,337.20 = 1,248.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.20x = 3,337.20 × 1,248.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.20x = 4,167,495.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,167,495.36/2,223.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,874.55

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