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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.71, 3,335.64 and 1,704.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.71, 3,335.64 and 1,704.66 is: 2,557.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.71 : 3,335.64 = 1,704.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.71/3,335.64 = 1,704.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.71x = 3,335.64 × 1,704.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.71x = 5,686,132.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,686,132.08/2,223.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,557.05

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