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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.52, 3,334.64 and 1,458.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.52, 3,334.64 and 1,458.08 is: 2,186.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.52 : 3,334.64 = 1,458.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.52/3,334.64 = 1,458.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.52x = 3,334.64 × 1,458.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.52x = 4,862,171.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,862,171.89/2,223.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,186.70

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