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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.75, 3,059.44 and 1,332.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.75, 3,059.44 and 1,332.77 is: 1,839.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.75 : 3,059.44 = 1,332.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.75/3,059.44 = 1,332.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.75x = 3,059.44 × 1,332.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.75x = 4,077,511.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,077,511.22/2,216.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,839.41

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