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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,239.80, 3,362.40 and 2,223.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,239.80, 3,362.40 and 2,223.60 is: 3,338.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239.80 : 3,362.40 = 2,223.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239.80/3,362.40 = 2,223.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239.80x = 3,362.40 × 2,223.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239.80x = 7,476,632.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,476,632.64/2,239.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,338.08

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