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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.88, 3,059.09 and 1,221.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.88, 3,059.09 and 1,221.91 is: 1,686.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.88 : 3,059.09 = 1,221.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.88/3,059.09 = 1,221.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.88x = 3,059.09 × 1,221.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.88x = 3,737,926.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,737,926.55/2,216.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,686.12

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