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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.26, 3,061.48 and 1,689.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.26, 3,061.48 and 1,689.90 is: 2,329.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.26 : 3,061.48 = 1,689.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.26/3,061.48 = 1,689.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.26x = 3,061.48 × 1,689.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.26x = 5,173,595.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,173,595.05/2,221.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,329.13

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