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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.88, 3,325.62 and 1,048.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.88, 3,325.62 and 1,048.08 is: 1,572.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.88 : 3,325.62 = 1,048.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.88/3,325.62 = 1,048.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.88x = 3,325.62 × 1,048.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.88x = 3,485,515.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,485,515.81/2,216.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,572.26

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