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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.39, 3,060.59 and 2,111.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.39, 3,060.59 and 2,111.36 is: 2,915.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.39 : 3,060.59 = 2,111.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.39/3,060.59 = 2,111.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.39x = 3,060.59 × 2,111.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.39x = 6,462,004.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,462,004.93/2,216.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,915.56

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