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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.30, 3,332.07 and 1,398.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.30, 3,332.07 and 1,398.34 is: 2,097.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.30 : 3,332.07 = 1,398.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.30/3,332.07 = 1,398.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.30x = 3,332.07 × 1,398.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.30x = 4,659,366.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,659,366.76/2,221.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,097.59

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