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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.34, 3,043.22 and 2,138.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.34, 3,043.22 and 2,138.27 is: 2,929.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.34 : 3,043.22 = 2,138.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.34/3,043.22 = 2,138.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.34x = 3,043.22 × 2,138.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.34x = 6,507,200.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,507,200.12/2,221.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,929.41

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