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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.08, 3,323.94 and 1,291.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.08, 3,323.94 and 1,291.04 is: 1,936.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.08 : 3,323.94 = 1,291.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.08/3,323.94 = 1,291.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.08x = 3,323.94 × 1,291.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.08x = 4,291,339.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,291,339.50/2,216.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,936.46

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