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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.25, 3,068.27 and 1,291.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.25, 3,068.27 and 1,291.93 is: 1,782.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.25 : 3,068.27 = 1,291.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.25/3,068.27 = 1,291.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.25x = 3,068.27 × 1,291.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.25x = 3,963,983.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,963,983.60/2,223.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,782.97

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