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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.76, 3,328.86 and 1,245.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.76, 3,328.86 and 1,245.44 is: 1,866.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.76 : 3,328.86 = 1,245.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.76/3,328.86 = 1,245.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.76x = 3,328.86 × 1,245.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.76x = 4,145,895.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,145,895.40/2,221.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,866.04

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