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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,063.62, 4,229.58 and 2,223.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,063.62, 4,229.58 and 2,223.50 is: 3,069.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,063.62 : 4,229.58 = 2,223.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,063.62/4,229.58 = 2,223.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,063.62x = 4,229.58 × 2,223.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,063.62x = 9,404,471.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,404,471.13/3,063.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,069.73

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