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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.16, 3,325.36 and 1,062.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.16, 3,325.36 and 1,062.88 is: 1,594.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.16 : 3,325.36 = 1,062.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.16/3,325.36 = 1,062.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.16x = 3,325.36 × 1,062.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.16x = 3,534,458.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,534,458.64/2,216.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,594.86

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