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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.02, 3,056.86 and 1,283.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.02, 3,056.86 and 1,283.52 is: 1,771.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.02 : 3,056.86 = 1,283.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.02/3,056.86 = 1,283.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.02x = 3,056.86 × 1,283.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.02x = 3,923,540.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,923,540.95/2,215.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.33

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