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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.41, 3,326.18 and 1,439.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.41, 3,326.18 and 1,439.15 is: 2,154.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.41 : 3,326.18 = 1,439.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.41/3,326.18 = 1,439.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.41x = 3,326.18 × 1,439.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.41x = 4,786,848.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,786,848.12/2,221.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,154.87

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