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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.01, 3,058.02 and 1,207.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.01, 3,058.02 and 1,207.68 is: 1,666.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.01 : 3,058.02 = 1,207.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.01/3,058.02 = 1,207.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.01x = 3,058.02 × 1,207.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.01x = 3,693,109.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,693,109.59/2,216.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,666.56

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