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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.62, 3,325.14 and 1,062.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.62, 3,325.14 and 1,062.38 is: 1,593.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.62 : 3,325.14 = 1,062.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.62/3,325.14 = 1,062.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.62x = 3,325.14 × 1,062.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.62x = 3,532,562.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,532,562.23/2,216.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.67

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