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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.65, 3,329.46 and 1,051.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.65, 3,329.46 and 1,051.47 is: 1,575.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.65 : 3,329.46 = 1,051.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.65/3,329.46 = 1,051.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.65x = 3,329.46 × 1,051.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.65x = 3,500,827.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,500,827.31/2,221.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,575.78

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