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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.58, 3,324.54 and 1,230.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.58, 3,324.54 and 1,230.41 is: 1,845.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.58 : 3,324.54 = 1,230.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.58/3,324.54 = 1,230.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.58x = 3,324.54 × 1,230.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.58x = 4,090,541.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,090,541.49/2,216.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,845.43

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