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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.69, 3,335.54 and 2,088.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.69, 3,335.54 and 2,088.37 is: 3,132.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.69 : 3,335.54 = 2,088.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.69/3,335.54 = 2,088.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.69x = 3,335.54 × 2,088.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.69x = 6,965,850.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,965,850.65/2,223.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,132.56

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