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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.14, 3,318.99 and 1,347.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.14, 3,318.99 and 1,347.63 is: 2,019.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.14 : 3,318.99 = 1,347.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.14/3,318.99 = 1,347.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.14x = 3,318.99 × 1,347.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.14x = 4,472,770.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,472,770.49/2,215.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,019.18

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