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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.39, 3,323.49 and 1,292.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.39, 3,323.49 and 1,292.18 is: 1,937.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.39 : 3,323.49 = 1,292.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.39/3,323.49 = 1,292.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.39x = 3,323.49 × 1,292.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.39x = 4,294,530.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,294,530.69/2,216.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,937.63

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