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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.12, 3,066.38 and 1,748.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.12, 3,066.38 and 1,748.08 is: 2,413.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.12 : 3,066.38 = 1,748.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.12/3,066.38 = 1,748.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.12x = 3,066.38 × 1,748.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.12x = 5,360,277.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,360,277.55/2,221.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,413.32

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