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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.16, 3,322.80 and 2,027.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.16, 3,322.80 and 2,027.24 is: 3,040.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.16 : 3,322.80 = 2,027.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.16/3,322.80 = 2,027.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.16x = 3,322.80 × 2,027.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.16x = 6,736,113.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,736,113.07/2,215.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,040.91

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