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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.16, 3,320.76 and 915.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.16, 3,320.76 and 915.80 is: 1,372.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.16 : 3,320.76 = 915.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.16/3,320.76 = 915.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.16x = 3,320.76 × 915.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.16x = 3,041,152.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,041,152.01/2,215.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.88

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