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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.70, 3,059.08 and 1,221.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.70, 3,059.08 and 1,221.96 is: 1,686.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.70 : 3,059.08 = 1,221.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.70/3,059.08 = 1,221.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.70x = 3,059.08 × 1,221.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.70x = 3,738,073.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,738,073.40/2,216.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,686.32

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