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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.53, 3,323.03 and 1,215.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.53, 3,323.03 and 1,215.18 is: 1,822.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.53 : 3,323.03 = 1,215.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.53/3,323.03 = 1,215.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.53x = 3,323.03 × 1,215.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.53x = 4,038,073.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,038,073.52/2,215.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,822.62

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