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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.56, 3,329.37 and 1,052.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.56, 3,329.37 and 1,052.10 is: 1,576.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.56 : 3,329.37 = 1,052.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.56/3,329.37 = 1,052.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.56x = 3,329.37 × 1,052.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.56x = 3,502,830.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,502,830.18/2,221.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,576.74

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