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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.54, 3,322.25 and 1,291.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.54, 3,322.25 and 1,291.36 is: 1,936.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.54 : 3,322.25 = 1,291.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.54/3,322.25 = 1,291.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.54x = 3,322.25 × 1,291.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.54x = 4,290,223.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,290,223.30/2,215.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,936.43

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