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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.30, 3,321.86 and 1,291.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.30, 3,321.86 and 1,291.09 is: 1,936.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.30 : 3,321.86 = 1,291.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.30/3,321.86 = 1,291.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.30x = 3,321.86 × 1,291.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.30x = 4,288,818.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,288,818.96/2,215.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,936.00

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