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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.40, 3,335.10 and 2,201.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.40, 3,335.10 and 2,201.80 is: 3,302.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.40 : 3,335.10 = 2,201.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.40/3,335.10 = 2,201.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.40x = 3,335.10 × 2,201.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.40x = 7,343,223.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,343,223.18/2,223.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,302.70

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