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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.85, 3,328.77 and 1,526.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.85, 3,328.77 and 1,526.44 is: 2,284.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.85 : 3,328.77 = 1,526.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.85/3,328.77 = 1,526.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.85x = 3,328.77 × 1,526.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.85x = 5,081,167.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,081,167.68/2,223.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,284.85

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