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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.55, 3,066.62 and 1,475.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.55, 3,066.62 and 1,475.27 is: 2,036.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.55 : 3,066.62 = 1,475.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.55/3,066.62 = 1,475.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.55x = 3,066.62 × 1,475.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.55x = 4,524,092.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,524,092.49/2,221.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,036.46

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