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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.29, 3,057.99 and 1,284.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.29, 3,057.99 and 1,284.25 is: 1,771.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.29 : 3,057.99 = 1,284.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.29/3,057.99 = 1,284.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.29x = 3,057.99 × 1,284.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.29x = 3,927,223.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,927,223.66/2,216.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.98

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