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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.44, 3,068.28 and 1,279.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.44, 3,068.28 and 1,279.28 is: 1,765.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.44 : 3,068.28 = 1,279.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.44/3,068.28 = 1,279.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.44x = 3,068.28 × 1,279.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.44x = 3,925,189.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,925,189.24/2,223.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,765.37

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