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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.43, 3,058.80 and 1,221.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.43, 3,058.80 and 1,221.68 is: 1,685.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.43 : 3,058.80 = 1,221.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.43/3,058.80 = 1,221.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.43x = 3,058.80 × 1,221.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.43x = 3,736,877.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,736,877.85/2,216.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,685.99

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