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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.98, 3,333.30 and 1,181.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.98, 3,333.30 and 1,181.72 is: 1,772.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.98 : 3,333.30 = 1,181.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.98/3,333.30 = 1,181.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.98x = 3,333.30 × 1,181.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.98x = 3,939,010.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,939,010.61/2,221.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,772.75

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