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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.20, 3,056.97 and 1,220.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.20, 3,056.97 and 1,220.46 is: 1,684.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.20 : 3,056.97 = 1,220.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.20/3,056.97 = 1,220.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.20x = 3,056.97 × 1,220.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.20x = 3,730,909.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,730,909.61/2,215.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,684.23

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