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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.31, 3,323.15 and 571.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.31, 3,323.15 and 571.84 is: 857.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.31 : 3,323.15 = 571.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.31/3,323.15 = 571.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.31x = 3,323.15 × 571.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.31x = 1,900,310.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,900,310.10/2,215.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.81

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