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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.33, 3,335.97 and 1,054.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.33, 3,335.97 and 1,054.17 is: 1,581.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.33 : 3,335.97 = 1,054.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.33/3,335.97 = 1,054.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.33x = 3,335.97 × 1,054.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.33x = 3,516,679.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,516,679.49/2,223.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.72

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