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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.16, 3,323.43 and 2,102.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.16, 3,323.43 and 2,102.49 is: 3,145.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.16 : 3,323.43 = 2,102.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.16/3,323.43 = 2,102.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.16x = 3,323.43 × 2,102.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.16x = 6,987,478.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,987,478.34/2,221.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,145.88

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