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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.03, 3,310.46 and 2,039.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.03, 3,310.46 and 2,039.89 is: 3,048.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.03 : 3,310.46 = 2,039.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.03/3,310.46 = 2,039.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.03x = 3,310.46 × 2,039.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.03x = 6,752,974.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,752,974.25/2,215.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,048.71

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