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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.40, 3,328.36 and 2,128.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.40, 3,328.36 and 2,128.12 is: 3,195.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.40 : 3,328.36 = 2,128.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.40/3,328.36 = 2,128.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.40x = 3,328.36 × 2,128.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.40x = 7,083,149.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,083,149.48/2,216.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,195.79

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