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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,211.30, 3,315.83 and 1,287.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,211.30, 3,315.83 and 1,287.05 is: 1,929.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,211.30 : 3,315.83 = 1,287.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,211.30/3,315.83 = 1,287.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,211.30x = 3,315.83 × 1,287.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,211.30x = 4,267,615.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,267,615.99/2,211.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,929.91

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