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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.40, 3,326.70 and 2,221.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.40, 3,326.70 and 2,221.40 is: 3,326.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.40 : 3,326.70 = 2,221.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.40/3,326.70 = 2,221.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.40x = 3,326.70 × 2,221.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.40x = 7,389,931.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,389,931.38/2,221.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,326.70

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