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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.43, 3,065.01 and 1,630.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.43, 3,065.01 and 1,630.94 is: 2,250.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.43 : 3,065.01 = 1,630.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.43/3,065.01 = 1,630.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.43x = 3,065.01 × 1,630.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.43x = 4,998,847.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,998,847.41/2,221.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,250.28

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