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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.89, 3,324.24 and 1,292.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.89, 3,324.24 and 1,292.68 is: 1,938.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.89 : 3,324.24 = 1,292.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.89/3,324.24 = 1,292.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.89x = 3,324.24 × 1,292.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.89x = 4,297,178.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,297,178.56/2,216.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,938.38

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