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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.94, 3,334.50 and 1,183.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.94, 3,334.50 and 1,183.30 is: 1,774.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.94 : 3,334.50 = 1,183.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.94/3,334.50 = 1,183.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.94x = 3,334.50 × 1,183.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.94x = 3,945,713.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,945,713.85/2,223.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,774.20

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