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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.30, 3,324.44 and 1,241.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.30, 3,324.44 and 1,241.86 is: 1,862.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.30 : 3,324.44 = 1,241.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.30/3,324.44 = 1,241.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.30x = 3,324.44 × 1,241.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.30x = 4,128,489.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,128,489.06/2,216.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,862.78

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