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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216, 3,324.16 and 848

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216, 3,324.16 and 848 is: 1,272.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216 : 3,324.16 = 848 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216/3,324.16 = 848/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216x = 3,324.16 × 848
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216x = 2,818,887.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,818,887.68/2,216
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.06

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