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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.11, 3,055.39 and 1,816.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.11, 3,055.39 and 1,816.30 is: 2,504.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.11 : 3,055.39 = 1,816.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.11/3,055.39 = 1,816.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.11x = 3,055.39 × 1,816.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.11x = 5,549,480.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,549,480.50/2,216.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,504.16

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