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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.38, 3,320.16 and 1,043.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.38, 3,320.16 and 1,043.80 is: 1,564.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.38 : 3,320.16 = 1,043.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.38/3,320.16 = 1,043.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.38x = 3,320.16 × 1,043.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.38x = 3,465,583.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,465,583.01/2,215.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,564.33

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