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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,213.98, 3,057.12 and 1,507.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,213.98, 3,057.12 and 1,507.33 is: 2,081.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,213.98 : 3,057.12 = 1,507.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,213.98/3,057.12 = 1,507.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,213.98x = 3,057.12 × 1,507.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,213.98x = 4,608,088.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,608,088.69/2,213.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,081.36

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