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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.42, 3,048.14 and 2,160.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.42, 3,048.14 and 2,160.76 is: 2,972.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.42 : 3,048.14 = 2,160.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.42/3,048.14 = 2,160.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.42x = 3,048.14 × 2,160.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.42x = 6,586,298.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,586,298.99/2,215.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,972.93

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