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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.29, 3,066.93 and 1,338.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.29, 3,066.93 and 1,338.56 is: 1,846.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.29 : 3,066.93 = 1,338.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.29/3,066.93 = 1,338.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.29x = 3,066.93 × 1,338.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.29x = 4,105,269.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,105,269.82/2,223.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,846.48

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