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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.96, 3,067.04 and 1,517.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.96, 3,067.04 and 1,517.26 is: 2,094.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.96 : 3,067.04 = 1,517.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.96/3,067.04 = 1,517.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.96x = 3,067.04 × 1,517.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.96x = 4,653,474.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,653,474.19/2,221.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,094.32

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