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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.22, 3,058.46 and 1,221.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.22, 3,058.46 and 1,221.57 is: 1,685.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.22 : 3,058.46 = 1,221.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.22/3,058.46 = 1,221.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.22x = 3,058.46 × 1,221.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.22x = 3,736,116.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,736,116.87/2,216.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,685.81

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