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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.42, 3,069.42 and 1,518.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.42, 3,069.42 and 1,518.92 is: 2,096.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.42 : 3,069.42 = 1,518.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.42/3,069.42 = 1,518.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.42x = 3,069.42 × 1,518.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.42x = 4,662,203.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,662,203.43/2,223.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,096.86

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