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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.32, 3,320.08 and 1,601.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.32, 3,320.08 and 1,601.08 is: 2,399.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.32 : 3,320.08 = 1,601.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.32/3,320.08 = 1,601.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.32x = 3,320.08 × 1,601.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.32x = 5,315,713.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,315,713.69/2,215.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,399.52

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