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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.68, 3,068.26 and 1,339.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.68, 3,068.26 and 1,339.55 is: 1,848.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.68 : 3,068.26 = 1,339.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.68/3,068.26 = 1,339.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.68x = 3,068.26 × 1,339.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.68x = 4,110,087.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,110,087.68/2,223.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,848.33

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