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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.76, 3,059.49 and 1,333.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.76, 3,059.49 and 1,333.46 is: 1,840.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.76 : 3,059.49 = 1,333.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.76/3,059.49 = 1,333.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.76x = 3,059.49 × 1,333.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.76x = 4,079,692.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,079,692.24/2,216.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,840.39

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