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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.25, 3,058.43 and 1,388.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.25, 3,058.43 and 1,388.25 is: 1,915.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.25 : 3,058.43 = 1,388.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.25/3,058.43 = 1,388.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.25x = 3,058.43 × 1,388.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.25x = 4,245,858.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,245,858.51/2,216.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,915.79

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