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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.93, 3,069.11 and 1,476.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.93, 3,069.11 and 1,476.60 is: 2,037.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.93 : 3,069.11 = 1,476.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.93/3,069.11 = 1,476.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.93x = 3,069.11 × 1,476.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.93x = 4,531,847.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,531,847.83/2,223.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,037.77

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