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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.28, 3,056.80 and 1,270.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.28, 3,056.80 and 1,270.88 is: 1,753.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.28 : 3,056.80 = 1,270.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.28/3,056.80 = 1,270.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.28x = 3,056.80 × 1,270.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.28x = 3,884,825.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,884,825.98/2,215.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753.65

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