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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.18, 3,320.82 and 1,175.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.18, 3,320.82 and 1,175.91 is: 1,762.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.18 : 3,320.82 = 1,175.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.18/3,320.82 = 1,175.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.18x = 3,320.82 × 1,175.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.18x = 3,904,985.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,904,985.45/2,215.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,762.83

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