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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.60, 3,043.57 and 2,138.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.60, 3,043.57 and 2,138.52 is: 2,929.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.60 : 3,043.57 = 2,138.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.60/3,043.57 = 2,138.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.60x = 3,043.57 × 2,138.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.60x = 6,508,724.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,508,724.62/2,221.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,929.75

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