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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.33, 3,068.04 and 1,228.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.33, 3,068.04 and 1,228.53 is: 1,695.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.33 : 3,068.04 = 1,228.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.33/3,068.04 = 1,228.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.33x = 3,068.04 × 1,228.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.33x = 3,769,163.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,769,163.57/2,223.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,695.28

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