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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.51, 3,331.49 and 1,247.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.51, 3,331.49 and 1,247.19 is: 1,868.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.51 : 3,331.49 = 1,247.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.51/3,331.49 = 1,247.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.51x = 3,331.49 × 1,247.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.51x = 4,154,994.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,154,994.78/2,223.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,868.66

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