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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.65, 3,332.23 and 1,250.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.65, 3,332.23 and 1,250.03 is: 1,873.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.65 : 3,332.23 = 1,250.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.65/3,332.23 = 1,250.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.65x = 3,332.23 × 1,250.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.65x = 4,165,387.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,165,387.47/2,223.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,873.22

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