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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.22, 3,057.08 and 1,220.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.22, 3,057.08 and 1,220.57 is: 1,684.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.22 : 3,057.08 = 1,220.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.22/3,057.08 = 1,220.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.22x = 3,057.08 × 1,220.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.22x = 3,731,370.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,731,370.21/2,215.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,684.43

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