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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.46, 3,057.49 and 1,220.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.46, 3,057.49 and 1,220.86 is: 1,684.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.46 : 3,057.49 = 1,220.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.46/3,057.49 = 1,220.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.46x = 3,057.49 × 1,220.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.46x = 3,732,767.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,732,767.24/2,215.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,684.87

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