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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.17, 3,055.35 and 1,374.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.17, 3,055.35 and 1,374.99 is: 1,896.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.17 : 3,055.35 = 1,374.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.17/3,055.35 = 1,374.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.17x = 3,055.35 × 1,374.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.17x = 4,201,075.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,201,075.70/2,215.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,896.50

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