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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,271.09, 3,398.40 and 2,216.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,271.09, 3,398.40 and 2,216.40 is: 3,316.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,271.09 : 3,398.40 = 2,216.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,271.09/3,398.40 = 2,216.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,271.09x = 3,398.40 × 2,216.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,271.09x = 7,532,213.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,532,213.76/2,271.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,316.56

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