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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.25, 3,068.36 and 1,291.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.25, 3,068.36 and 1,291.75 is: 1,782.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.25 : 3,068.36 = 1,291.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.25/3,068.36 = 1,291.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.25x = 3,068.36 × 1,291.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.25x = 3,963,554.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,963,554.03/2,223.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,782.77

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