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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,883.70, 4,327.31 and 2,223.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,883.70, 4,327.31 and 2,223.01 is: 3,335.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,883.70 : 4,327.31 = 2,223.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,883.70/4,327.31 = 2,223.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,883.70x = 4,327.31 × 2,223.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,883.70x = 9,619,653.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,619,653.40/2,883.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,335.87

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