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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.08, 3,058.38 and 1,221.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.08, 3,058.38 and 1,221.57 is: 1,685.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.08 : 3,058.38 = 1,221.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.08/3,058.38 = 1,221.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.08x = 3,058.38 × 1,221.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.08x = 3,736,024.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,736,024.39/2,216.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,685.87

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