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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.28, 3,057.56 and 1,517.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.28, 3,057.56 and 1,517.52 is: 2,094.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.28 : 3,057.56 = 1,517.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.28/3,057.56 = 1,517.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.28x = 3,057.56 × 1,517.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.28x = 4,639,908.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,639,908.45/2,215.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,094.50

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