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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.94, 3,336.99 and 1,492.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.94, 3,336.99 and 1,492.07 is: 2,238.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.94 : 3,336.99 = 1,492.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.94/3,336.99 = 1,492.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.94x = 3,336.99 × 1,492.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.94x = 4,979,031.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,979,031.01/2,223.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,238.84

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