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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.29, 3,056.61 and 1,283.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.29, 3,056.61 and 1,283.25 is: 1,770.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.29 : 3,056.61 = 1,283.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.29/3,056.61 = 1,283.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.29x = 3,056.61 × 1,283.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.29x = 3,922,394.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,922,394.78/2,215.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.60

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