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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.32, 3,056.04 and 1,283.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.32, 3,056.04 and 1,283.28 is: 1,770.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.32 : 3,056.04 = 1,283.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.32/3,056.04 = 1,283.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.32x = 3,056.04 × 1,283.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.32x = 3,921,755.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,921,755.01/2,215.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.29

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