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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.08, 3,056.76 and 1,220.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.08, 3,056.76 and 1,220.40 is: 1,684.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.08 : 3,056.76 = 1,220.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.08/3,056.76 = 1,220.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.08x = 3,056.76 × 1,220.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.08x = 3,730,469.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,730,469.90/2,215.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,684.12

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