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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.63, 3,329.71 and 1,181.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.63, 3,329.71 and 1,181.59 is: 1,770.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.63 : 3,329.71 = 1,181.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.63/3,329.71 = 1,181.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.63x = 3,329.71 × 1,181.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.63x = 3,934,340.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,934,340.76/2,221.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.93

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