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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.87, 3,069.95 and 1,328.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.87, 3,069.95 and 1,328.33 is: 1,832.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.87 : 3,069.95 = 1,328.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.87/3,069.95 = 1,328.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.87x = 3,069.95 × 1,328.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.87x = 4,077,906.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,077,906.68/2,224.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,832.87

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