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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.03, 3,324.04 and 1,729.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.03, 3,324.04 and 1,729.49 is: 2,594.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.03 : 3,324.04 = 1,729.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.03/3,324.04 = 1,729.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.03x = 3,324.04 × 1,729.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.03x = 5,748,873.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,748,873.00/2,216.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,594.23

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