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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.75, 3,068.79 and 1,339.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.75, 3,068.79 and 1,339.34 is: 1,848.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.75 : 3,068.79 = 1,339.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.75/3,068.79 = 1,339.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.75x = 3,068.79 × 1,339.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.75x = 4,110,132.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,110,132.83/2,223.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,848.29

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