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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.99, 3,333.58 and 1,674.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.99, 3,333.58 and 1,674.47 is: 2,509.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.99 : 3,333.58 = 1,674.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.99/3,333.58 = 1,674.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.99x = 3,333.58 × 1,674.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.99x = 5,581,979.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,581,979.70/2,223.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,509.89

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