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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.83, 3,065.85 and 1,325.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.83, 3,065.85 and 1,325.57 is: 1,829.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.83 : 3,065.85 = 1,325.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.83/3,065.85 = 1,325.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.83x = 3,065.85 × 1,325.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.83x = 4,063,983.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,063,983.46/2,221.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,829.12

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