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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.20, 3,064.80 and 1,336.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.20, 3,064.80 and 1,336.80 is: 1,844.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.20 : 3,064.80 = 1,336.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.20/3,064.80 = 1,336.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.20x = 3,064.80 × 1,336.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.20x = 4,097,024.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,097,024.64/2,221.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,844.51

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