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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.35, 3,058.43 and 1,221.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.35, 3,058.43 and 1,221.64 is: 1,685.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.35 : 3,058.43 = 1,221.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.35/3,058.43 = 1,221.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.35x = 3,058.43 × 1,221.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.35x = 3,736,288.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,736,288.96/2,216.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,685.78

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