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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.99, 3,330.59 and 1,672.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.99, 3,330.59 and 1,672.47 is: 2,506.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.99 : 3,330.59 = 1,672.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.99/3,330.59 = 1,672.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.99x = 3,330.59 × 1,672.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.99x = 5,570,303.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,570,303.49/2,221.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,506.90

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