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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.92, 3,332.88 and 1,356.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.92, 3,332.88 and 1,356.03 is: 2,034.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.92 : 3,332.88 = 1,356.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.92/3,332.88 = 1,356.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.92x = 3,332.88 × 1,356.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.92x = 4,519,485.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,519,485.27/2,221.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,034.05

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