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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.18, 3,058.22 and 1,221.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.18, 3,058.22 and 1,221.43 is: 1,685.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.18 : 3,058.22 = 1,221.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.18/3,058.22 = 1,221.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.18x = 3,058.22 × 1,221.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.18x = 3,735,401.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,735,401.65/2,216.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,685.51

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