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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,165.78, 4,370.31 and 2,223.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,165.78, 4,370.31 and 2,223.57 is: 3,069.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,165.78 : 4,370.31 = 2,223.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,165.78/4,370.31 = 2,223.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,165.78x = 4,370.31 × 2,223.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,165.78x = 9,717,690.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,717,690.21/3,165.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,069.60

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