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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.66, 3,066.15 and 1,847.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.66, 3,066.15 and 1,847.98 is: 2,550.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.66 : 3,066.15 = 1,847.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.66/3,066.15 = 1,847.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.66x = 3,066.15 × 1,847.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.66x = 5,666,183.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,666,183.88/2,221.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,550.43

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