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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.22, 3,323.79 and 1,188.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.22, 3,323.79 and 1,188.02 is: 1,782.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.22 : 3,323.79 = 1,188.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.22/3,323.79 = 1,188.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.22x = 3,323.79 × 1,188.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.22x = 3,948,729.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,948,729.00/2,215.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,782.54

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