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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.47, 3,064.57 and 1,381.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.47, 3,064.57 and 1,381.91 is: 1,906.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.47 : 3,064.57 = 1,381.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.47/3,064.57 = 1,381.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.47x = 3,064.57 × 1,381.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.47x = 4,234,941.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,234,941.15/2,221.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,906.37

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