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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.57, 3,337.44 and 1,128.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.57, 3,337.44 and 1,128.72 is: 1,694.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.57 : 3,337.44 = 1,128.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.57/3,337.44 = 1,128.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.57x = 3,337.44 × 1,128.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.57x = 3,767,035.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,767,035.28/2,223.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,694.14

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