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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.59, 3,058.96 and 1,221.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.59, 3,058.96 and 1,221.93 is: 1,686.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.59 : 3,058.96 = 1,221.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.59/3,058.96 = 1,221.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.59x = 3,058.96 × 1,221.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.59x = 3,737,847.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,737,847.99/2,216.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,686.30

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