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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.28, 3,066.47 and 1,382.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.28, 3,066.47 and 1,382.25 is: 1,908.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.28 : 3,066.47 = 1,382.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.28/3,066.47 = 1,382.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.28x = 3,066.47 × 1,382.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.28x = 4,238,645.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,238,645.70/2,221.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,908.20

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