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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.46, 3,334.23 and 2,087.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.46, 3,334.23 and 2,087.51 is: 3,133.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.46 : 3,334.23 = 2,087.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.46/3,334.23 = 2,087.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.46x = 3,334.23 × 2,087.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.46x = 6,960,221.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,960,221.80/2,221.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,133.18

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