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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.12, 3,321.86 and 915.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.12, 3,321.86 and 915.88 is: 1,373.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.12 : 3,321.86 = 915.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.12/3,321.86 = 915.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.12x = 3,321.86 × 915.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.12x = 3,042,408.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,042,408.53/2,215.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.48

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