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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.33, 3,057.16 and 1,331.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.33, 3,057.16 and 1,331.15 is: 1,836.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.33 : 3,057.16 = 1,331.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.33/3,057.16 = 1,331.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.33x = 3,057.16 × 1,331.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.33x = 4,069,519.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,069,519.92/2,215.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,836.98

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