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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.41, 3,069.73 and 1,427.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.41, 3,069.73 and 1,427.07 is: 1,970.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.41 : 3,069.73 = 1,427.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.41/3,069.73 = 1,427.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.41x = 3,069.73 × 1,427.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.41x = 4,380,727.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,380,727.27/2,223.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,970.28

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