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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.68, 3,329.98 and 1,389.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.68, 3,329.98 and 1,389.12 is: 2,082.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.68 : 3,329.98 = 1,389.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.68/3,329.98 = 1,389.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.68x = 3,329.98 × 1,389.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.68x = 4,625,741.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,625,741.82/2,221.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,082.09

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