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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.63, 3,069.72 and 1,384.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.63, 3,069.72 and 1,384.61 is: 1,911.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.63 : 3,069.72 = 1,384.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.63/3,069.72 = 1,384.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.63x = 3,069.72 × 1,384.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.63x = 4,250,349.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,250,349.66/2,223.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,911.45

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