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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.56, 3,059.82 and 1,498.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.56, 3,059.82 and 1,498.90 is: 2,069.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.56 : 3,059.82 = 1,498.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.56/3,059.82 = 1,498.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.56x = 3,059.82 × 1,498.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.56x = 4,586,364.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,586,364.20/2,216.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,069.14

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