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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.10, 3,321.45 and 915.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.10, 3,321.45 and 915.10 is: 1,372.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.10 : 3,321.45 = 915.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.10/3,321.45 = 915.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.10x = 3,321.45 × 915.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.10x = 3,039,458.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,039,458.90/2,215.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.15

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