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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.02, 3,063.78 and 1,381.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.02, 3,063.78 and 1,381.86 is: 1,906.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.02 : 3,063.78 = 1,381.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.02/3,063.78 = 1,381.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.02x = 3,063.78 × 1,381.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.02x = 4,233,715.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,233,715.03/2,221.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,906.20

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