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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.18, 3,063.45 and 1,381.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.18, 3,063.45 and 1,381.39 is: 1,905.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.18 : 3,063.45 = 1,381.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.18/3,063.45 = 1,381.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.18x = 3,063.45 × 1,381.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.18x = 4,231,819.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,231,819.20/2,221.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,905.21

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