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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.05, 3,058.33 and 1,221.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.05, 3,058.33 and 1,221.51 is: 1,685.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.05 : 3,058.33 = 1,221.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.05/3,058.33 = 1,221.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.05x = 3,058.33 × 1,221.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.05x = 3,735,774.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,735,774.18/2,216.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,685.78

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