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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.34, 3,332.73 and 1,067.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.34, 3,332.73 and 1,067.18 is: 1,601.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.34 : 3,332.73 = 1,067.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.34/3,332.73 = 1,067.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.34x = 3,332.73 × 1,067.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.34x = 3,556,622.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,556,622.80/2,221.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,601.12

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