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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.58, 3,338.46 and 1,128.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.58, 3,338.46 and 1,128.70 is: 1,694.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.58 : 3,338.46 = 1,128.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.58/3,338.46 = 1,128.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.58x = 3,338.46 × 1,128.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.58x = 3,768,119.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,768,119.80/2,223.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,694.62

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