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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.51, 3,335.93 and 1,248.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.51, 3,335.93 and 1,248.91 is: 1,873.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.51 : 3,335.93 = 1,248.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.51/3,335.93 = 1,248.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.51x = 3,335.93 × 1,248.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.51x = 4,166,276.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,166,276.34/2,223.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,873.74

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