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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.91, 3,327.54 and 1,758.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.91, 3,327.54 and 1,758.18 is: 2,633.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.91 : 3,327.54 = 1,758.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.91/3,327.54 = 1,758.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.91x = 3,327.54 × 1,758.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.91x = 5,850,414.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,850,414.28/2,221.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,633.06

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