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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.89, 3,334.74 and 1,299.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.89, 3,334.74 and 1,299.68 is: 1,948.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.89 : 3,334.74 = 1,299.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.89/3,334.74 = 1,299.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.89x = 3,334.74 × 1,299.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.89x = 4,334,078.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,334,078.21/2,223.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,948.88

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