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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.38, 3,056.76 and 1,330.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.38, 3,056.76 and 1,330.86 is: 1,836.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.38 : 3,056.76 = 1,330.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.38/3,056.76 = 1,330.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.38x = 3,056.76 × 1,330.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.38x = 4,068,119.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,068,119.61/2,215.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,836.31

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