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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.27, 3,054.71 and 1,551.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.27, 3,054.71 and 1,551.94 is: 2,139.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.27 : 3,054.71 = 1,551.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.27/3,054.71 = 1,551.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.27x = 3,054.71 × 1,551.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.27x = 4,740,703.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,740,703.60/2,216.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,139.05

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