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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.51, 3,315.00 and 2,166.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.51, 3,315.00 and 2,166.71 is: 3,230.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.51 : 3,315.00 = 2,166.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.51/3,315.00 = 2,166.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.51x = 3,315.00 × 2,166.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.51x = 7,182,621.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,182,621.66/2,223.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,230.31

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