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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.33, 3,058.54 and 1,332.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.33, 3,058.54 and 1,332.15 is: 1,838.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.33 : 3,058.54 = 1,332.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.33/3,058.54 = 1,332.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.33x = 3,058.54 × 1,332.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.33x = 4,074,434.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,074,434.06/2,216.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,838.37

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