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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.53, 3,064.73 and 1,425.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.53, 3,064.73 and 1,425.12 is: 1,966.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.53 : 3,064.73 = 1,425.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.53/3,064.73 = 1,425.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.53x = 3,064.73 × 1,425.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.53x = 4,367,600.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,367,600.89/2,221.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,966.03

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