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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.23, 3,328.34 and 1,439.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.23, 3,328.34 and 1,439.85 is: 2,157.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.23 : 3,328.34 = 1,439.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.23/3,328.34 = 1,439.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.23x = 3,328.34 × 1,439.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.23x = 4,792,303.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,792,303.15/2,221.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,157.50

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