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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.06, 3,057.98 and 1,284.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.06, 3,057.98 and 1,284.38 is: 1,772.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.06 : 3,057.98 = 1,284.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.06/3,057.98 = 1,284.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.06x = 3,057.98 × 1,284.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.06x = 3,927,608.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,927,608.35/2,216.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,772.34

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