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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.16, 3,058.30 and 1,221.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.16, 3,058.30 and 1,221.41 is: 1,685.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.16 : 3,058.30 = 1,221.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.16/3,058.30 = 1,221.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.16x = 3,058.30 × 1,221.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.16x = 3,735,448.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,735,448.90/2,216.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,685.55

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