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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,771.10, 4,160.55 and 2,221.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,771.10, 4,160.55 and 2,221.56 is: 3,335.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,771.10 : 4,160.55 = 2,221.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,771.10/4,160.55 = 2,221.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,771.10x = 4,160.55 × 2,221.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,771.10x = 9,242,911.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,242,911.46/2,771.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,335.47

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