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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.56, 3,330.38 and 2,216.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.56, 3,330.38 and 2,216.04 is: 3,056.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.56 : 3,330.38 = 2,216.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.56/3,330.38 = 2,216.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.56x = 3,330.38 × 2,216.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.56x = 7,380,255.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,380,255.30/2,414.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,056.56

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