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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.27, 3,068.15 and 1,291.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.27, 3,068.15 and 1,291.77 is: 1,782.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.27 : 3,068.15 = 1,291.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.27/3,068.15 = 1,291.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.27x = 3,068.15 × 1,291.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.27x = 3,963,337.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,963,337.67/2,223.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,782.66

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