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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.93, 3,336.02 and 1,897.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.93, 3,336.02 and 1,897.16 is: 2,845.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.93 : 3,336.02 = 1,897.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.93/3,336.02 = 1,897.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.93x = 3,336.02 × 1,897.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.93x = 6,328,944.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,328,944.65/2,223.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,845.83

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