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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.56, 3,050.76 and 1,626.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.56, 3,050.76 and 1,626.16 is: 2,238.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.56 : 3,050.76 = 1,626.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.56/3,050.76 = 1,626.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.56x = 3,050.76 × 1,626.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.56x = 4,961,023.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,961,023.88/2,216.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,238.16

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