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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.64, 3,330.30 and 1,245.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.64, 3,330.30 and 1,245.62 is: 1,867.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.64 : 3,330.30 = 1,245.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.64/3,330.30 = 1,245.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.64x = 3,330.30 × 1,245.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.64x = 4,148,288.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,148,288.29/2,221.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,867.22

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