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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.60, 3,332.56 and 1,053.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.60, 3,332.56 and 1,053.60 is: 1,579.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.60 : 3,332.56 = 1,053.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.60/3,332.56 = 1,053.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.60x = 3,332.56 × 1,053.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.60x = 3,511,185.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,511,185.22/2,223.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,579.05

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