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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.75, 3,319.37 and 2,151.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.75, 3,319.37 and 2,151.02 is: 3,220.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.75 : 3,319.37 = 2,151.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.75/3,319.37 = 2,151.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.75x = 3,319.37 × 2,151.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.75x = 7,140,019.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,140,019.84/2,216.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,220.93

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