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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.30, 3,064.16 and 1,336.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.30, 3,064.16 and 1,336.56 is: 1,843.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.30 : 3,064.16 = 1,336.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.30/3,064.16 = 1,336.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.30x = 3,064.16 × 1,336.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.30x = 4,095,433.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,095,433.69/2,221.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,843.71

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