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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.83, 3,066.14 and 1,338.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.83, 3,066.14 and 1,338.22 is: 1,846.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.83 : 3,066.14 = 1,338.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.83/3,066.14 = 1,338.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.83x = 3,066.14 × 1,338.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.83x = 4,103,147.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,103,147.85/2,221.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,846.75

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