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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.72, 3,321 and 2,221.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.72, 3,321 and 2,221.56 is: 3,057.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.72 : 3,321 = 2,221.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.72/3,321 = 2,221.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.72x = 3,321 × 2,221.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.72x = 7,377,800.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,377,800.76/2,412.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,057.88

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