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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.46, 3,334.14 and 1,295.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.46, 3,334.14 and 1,295.74 is: 1,944.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.46 : 3,334.14 = 1,295.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.46/3,334.14 = 1,295.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.46x = 3,334.14 × 1,295.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.46x = 4,320,178.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,320,178.56/2,221.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,944.75

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