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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.48, 3,331.76 and 1,050.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.48, 3,331.76 and 1,050.99 is: 1,576.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.48 : 3,331.76 = 1,050.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.48/3,331.76 = 1,050.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.48x = 3,331.76 × 1,050.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.48x = 3,501,646.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,501,646.44/2,221.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,576.27

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