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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.69, 3,333.44 and 1,112.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.69, 3,333.44 and 1,112.41 is: 1,667.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.69 : 3,333.44 = 1,112.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.69/3,333.44 = 1,112.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.69x = 3,333.44 × 1,112.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.69x = 3,708,151.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,708,151.99/2,223.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,667.57

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