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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,006.95, 4,150.86 and 2,216.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,006.95, 4,150.86 and 2,216.56 is: 3,059.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,006.95 : 4,150.86 = 2,216.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,006.95/4,150.86 = 2,216.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,006.95x = 4,150.86 × 2,216.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,006.95x = 9,200,619.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,200,619.53/3,006.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,059.78

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