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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.51, 3,057.55 and 1,331.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.51, 3,057.55 and 1,331.33 is: 1,837.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.51 : 3,057.55 = 1,331.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.51/3,057.55 = 1,331.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.51x = 3,057.55 × 1,331.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.51x = 4,070,589.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,070,589.43/2,215.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,837.32

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