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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.01, 3,321.89 and 899.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.01, 3,321.89 and 899.45 is: 1,348.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.01 : 3,321.89 = 899.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.01/3,321.89 = 899.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.01x = 3,321.89 × 899.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.01x = 2,987,884.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,987,884.84/2,216.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.32

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