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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.22, 3,058.40 and 1,221.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.22, 3,058.40 and 1,221.56 is: 1,685.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.22 : 3,058.40 = 1,221.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.22/3,058.40 = 1,221.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.22x = 3,058.40 × 1,221.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.22x = 3,735,997.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,735,997.70/2,216.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,685.75

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