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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.46, 3,056.90 and 1,684.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.46, 3,056.90 and 1,684.20 is: 2,323.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.46 : 3,056.90 = 1,684.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.46/3,056.90 = 1,684.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.46x = 3,056.90 × 1,684.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.46x = 5,148,422.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,148,422.56/2,215.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,323.87

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