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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.44, 3,325.17 and 1,524.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.44, 3,325.17 and 1,524.03 is: 2,281.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.44 : 3,325.17 = 1,524.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.44/3,325.17 = 1,524.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.44x = 3,325.17 × 1,524.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.44x = 5,067,640.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,067,640.65/2,221.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,281.25

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