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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.56, 3,332.61 and 1,066.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.56, 3,332.61 and 1,066.50 is: 1,599.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.56 : 3,332.61 = 1,066.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.56/3,332.61 = 1,066.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.56x = 3,332.61 × 1,066.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.56x = 3,554,228.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,554,228.57/2,221.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,599.88

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