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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.02, 3,321.32 and 915.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.02, 3,321.32 and 915.78 is: 1,373.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.02 : 3,321.32 = 915.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.02/3,321.32 = 915.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.02x = 3,321.32 × 915.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.02x = 3,041,598.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,041,598.43/2,215.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.17

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