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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.53, 3,332.46 and 640.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.53, 3,332.46 and 640.19 is: 960.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.53 : 3,332.46 = 640.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.53/3,332.46 = 640.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.53x = 3,332.46 × 640.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.53x = 2,133,390.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,133,390.91/2,221.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.33

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