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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.57, 3,081.51 and 2,192.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.57, 3,081.51 and 2,192.25 is: 3,038.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.57 : 3,081.51 = 2,192.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.57/3,081.51 = 2,192.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.57x = 3,081.51 × 2,192.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.57x = 6,755,440.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,755,440.30/2,223.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,038.11

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