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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.71, 3,330.35 and 1,049.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.71, 3,330.35 and 1,049.63 is: 1,573.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.71 : 3,330.35 = 1,049.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.71/3,330.35 = 1,049.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.71x = 3,330.35 × 1,049.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.71x = 3,495,639.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,495,639.58/2,221.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,573.40

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