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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.50, 3,065.78 and 1,476.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.50, 3,065.78 and 1,476.27 is: 2,035.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.50 : 3,065.78 = 1,476.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.50/3,065.78 = 1,476.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.50x = 3,065.78 × 1,476.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.50x = 4,525,922.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,525,922.73/2,223.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,035.50

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