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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.57, 3,325.61 and 1,393.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.57, 3,325.61 and 1,393.88 is: 2,091.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.57 : 3,325.61 = 1,393.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.57/3,325.61 = 1,393.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.57x = 3,325.61 × 1,393.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.57x = 4,635,501.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,635,501.27/2,216.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,091.29

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