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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.16, 3,318.24 and 1,484.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.16, 3,318.24 and 1,484.16 is: 2,222.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.16 : 3,318.24 = 1,484.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.16/3,318.24 = 1,484.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.16x = 3,318.24 × 1,484.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.16x = 4,924,799.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,924,799.08/2,216.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,222.22

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