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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.42, 3,058.70 and 1,332.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.42, 3,058.70 and 1,332.05 is: 1,838.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.42 : 3,058.70 = 1,332.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.42/3,058.70 = 1,332.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.42x = 3,058.70 × 1,332.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.42x = 4,074,334.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,074,334.67/2,216.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,838.25

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