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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.61, 3,306.24 and 2,063.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.61, 3,306.24 and 2,063.52 is: 3,077.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.61 : 3,306.24 = 2,063.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.61/3,306.24 = 2,063.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.61x = 3,306.24 × 2,063.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.61x = 6,822,492.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,822,492.36/2,216.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,077.89

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