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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.90, 3,336.48 and 1,297.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.90, 3,336.48 and 1,297.74 is: 1,946.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.90 : 3,336.48 = 1,297.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.90/3,336.48 = 1,297.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.90x = 3,336.48 × 1,297.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.90x = 4,329,883.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,329,883.56/2,223.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,946.98

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