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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.68, 3,335.56 and 1,128.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.68, 3,335.56 and 1,128.56 is: 1,692.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.68 : 3,335.56 = 1,128.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.68/3,335.56 = 1,128.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.68x = 3,335.56 × 1,128.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.68x = 3,764,379.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,764,379.59/2,223.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,692.86

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