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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.22, 3,065.40 and 1,337.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.22, 3,065.40 and 1,337.30 is: 1,845.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.22 : 3,065.40 = 1,337.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.22/3,065.40 = 1,337.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.22x = 3,065.40 × 1,337.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.22x = 4,099,359.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,099,359.42/2,221.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,845.54

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