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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.56, 3,058.36 and 1,859.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.56, 3,058.36 and 1,859.10 is: 2,565.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.56 : 3,058.36 = 1,859.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.56/3,058.36 = 1,859.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.56x = 3,058.36 × 1,859.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.56x = 5,685,797.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,685,797.08/2,216.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,565.14

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