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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.70, 3,323.97 and 1,475.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.70, 3,323.97 and 1,475.10 is: 2,211.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.70 : 3,323.97 = 1,475.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.70/3,323.97 = 1,475.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.70x = 3,323.97 × 1,475.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.70x = 4,903,188.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,903,188.15/2,216.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,211.93

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