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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.67, 3,066.29 and 1,325.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.67, 3,066.29 and 1,325.46 is: 1,829.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.67 : 3,066.29 = 1,325.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.67/3,066.29 = 1,325.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.67x = 3,066.29 × 1,325.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.67x = 4,064,244.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,064,244.74/2,221.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,829.36

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