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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.21, 3,061.31 and 1,658.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.21, 3,061.31 and 1,658.88 is: 2,287.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.21 : 3,061.31 = 1,658.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.21/3,061.31 = 1,658.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.21x = 3,061.31 × 1,658.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.21x = 5,078,337.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,078,337.64/2,220.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,287.32

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