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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.52, 3,324.96 and 1,243.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.52, 3,324.96 and 1,243.08 is: 1,864.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.52 : 3,324.96 = 1,243.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.52/3,324.96 = 1,243.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.52x = 3,324.96 × 1,243.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.52x = 4,133,191.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,133,191.28/2,216.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,864.72

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