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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.65, 3,065.90 and 1,550.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.65, 3,065.90 and 1,550.43 is: 2,139.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.65 : 3,065.90 = 1,550.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.65/3,065.90 = 1,550.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.65x = 3,065.90 × 1,550.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.65x = 4,753,444.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,753,444.09/2,221.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,139.60

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