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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.37, 3,336.72 and 1,795.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.37, 3,336.72 and 1,795.69 is: 2,694.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.37 : 3,336.72 = 1,795.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.37/3,336.72 = 1,795.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.37x = 3,336.72 × 1,795.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.37x = 5,991,714.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,991,714.74/2,223.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,694.88

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