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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.23, 3,321.03 and 1,044.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.23, 3,321.03 and 1,044.66 is: 1,566.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.23 : 3,321.03 = 1,044.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.23/3,321.03 = 1,044.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.23x = 3,321.03 × 1,044.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.23x = 3,469,347.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,469,347.20/2,215.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566.13

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