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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.46, 3,058.44 and 1,221.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.46, 3,058.44 and 1,221.80 is: 1,685.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.46 : 3,058.44 = 1,221.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.46/3,058.44 = 1,221.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.46x = 3,058.44 × 1,221.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.46x = 3,736,801.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,736,801.99/2,216.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,685.93

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