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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.40, 3,316.42 and 1,339.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.40, 3,316.42 and 1,339.30 is: 2,004.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.40 : 3,316.42 = 1,339.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.40/3,316.42 = 1,339.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.40x = 3,316.42 × 1,339.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.40x = 4,441,681.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,441,681.31/2,216.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,004.01

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