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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.86, 3,064.70 and 1,557.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.86, 3,064.70 and 1,557.55 is: 2,148.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.86 : 3,064.70 = 1,557.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.86/3,064.70 = 1,557.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.86x = 3,064.70 × 1,557.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.86x = 4,773,443.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,773,443.11/2,221.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,148.40

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