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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.33, 3,321.78 and 1,522.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.33, 3,321.78 and 1,522.18 is: 2,282.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.33 : 3,321.78 = 1,522.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.33/3,321.78 = 1,522.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.33x = 3,321.78 × 1,522.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.33x = 5,056,347.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,056,347.08/2,215.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,282.44

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