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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.68, 3,066.88 and 1,626.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.68, 3,066.88 and 1,626.24 is: 2,242.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.68 : 3,066.88 = 1,626.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.68/3,066.88 = 1,626.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.68x = 3,066.88 × 1,626.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.68x = 4,987,482.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,987,482.93/2,223.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,242.90

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