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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.83, 3,332.73 and 1,248.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.83, 3,332.73 and 1,248.62 is: 1,872.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.83 : 3,332.73 = 1,248.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.83/3,332.73 = 1,248.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.83x = 3,332.73 × 1,248.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.83x = 4,161,296.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,161,296.67/2,221.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,872.91

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