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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.96, 3,331.38 and 1,248.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.96, 3,331.38 and 1,248.01 is: 1,869.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.96 : 3,331.38 = 1,248.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.96/3,331.38 = 1,248.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.96x = 3,331.38 × 1,248.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.96x = 4,157,584.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,157,584.89/2,223.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,869.45

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