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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.54, 3,341.61 and 2,097.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.54, 3,341.61 and 2,097.47 is: 3,162.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.54 : 3,341.61 = 2,097.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.54/3,341.61 = 2,097.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.54x = 3,341.61 × 2,097.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.54x = 7,008,917.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,008,917.88/2,216.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,162.11

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