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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.06, 3,040.36 and 2,158.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.06, 3,040.36 and 2,158.58 is: 2,961.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.06 : 3,040.36 = 2,158.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.06/3,040.36 = 2,158.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.06x = 3,040.36 × 2,158.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.06x = 6,562,860.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,562,860.29/2,216.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,961.50

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