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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.83, 3,067.92 and 1,279.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.83, 3,067.92 and 1,279.42 is: 1,765.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.83 : 3,067.92 = 1,279.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.83/3,067.92 = 1,279.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.83x = 3,067.92 × 1,279.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.83x = 3,925,150.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,925,150.54/2,223.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,765.04

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