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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.05, 3,056.50 and 1,270.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.05, 3,056.50 and 1,270.79 is: 1,753.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.05 : 3,056.50 = 1,270.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.05/3,056.50 = 1,270.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.05x = 3,056.50 × 1,270.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.05x = 3,884,169.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,884,169.64/2,215.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753.54

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