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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.67, 3,331.96 and 1,051.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.67, 3,331.96 and 1,051.63 is: 1,577.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.67 : 3,331.96 = 1,051.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.67/3,331.96 = 1,051.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.67x = 3,331.96 × 1,051.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.67x = 3,503,989.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,503,989.09/2,221.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,577.19

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