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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.76, 3,315.37 and 2,166.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.76, 3,315.37 and 2,166.96 is: 3,230.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.76 : 3,315.37 = 2,166.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.76/3,315.37 = 2,166.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.76x = 3,315.37 × 2,166.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.76x = 7,184,257.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,184,257.60/2,223.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,230.68

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