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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.80, 3,322.61 and 1,425.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.80, 3,322.61 and 1,425.15 is: 2,136.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.80 : 3,322.61 = 1,425.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.80/3,322.61 = 1,425.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.80x = 3,322.61 × 1,425.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.80x = 4,735,210.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,735,210.52/2,216.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,136.06

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