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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.41, 3,332.93 and 1,296.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.41, 3,332.93 and 1,296.80 is: 1,945.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.41 : 3,332.93 = 1,296.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.41/3,332.93 = 1,296.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.41x = 3,332.93 × 1,296.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.41x = 4,322,120.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,322,120.48/2,221.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,945.67

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