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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.84, 3,069.48 and 2,204.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.84, 3,069.48 and 2,204.56 is: 3,045.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.84 : 3,069.48 = 2,204.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.84/3,069.48 = 2,204.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.84x = 3,069.48 × 2,204.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.84x = 6,766,852.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,766,852.83/2,221.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,045.61

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