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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.32, 3,332.22 and 1,361.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.32, 3,332.22 and 1,361.16 is: 2,041.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.32 : 3,332.22 = 1,361.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.32/3,332.22 = 1,361.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.32x = 3,332.22 × 1,361.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.32x = 4,535,684.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,535,684.58/2,221.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,041.89

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