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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.27, 3,329.33 and 1,785.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.27, 3,329.33 and 1,785.24 is: 2,675.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.27 : 3,329.33 = 1,785.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.27/3,329.33 = 1,785.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.27x = 3,329.33 × 1,785.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.27x = 5,943,636.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,943,636.44/2,221.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,675.79

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