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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.56, 3,054.96 and 2,008.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.56, 3,054.96 and 2,008.20 is: 2,769.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.56 : 3,054.96 = 2,008.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.56/3,054.96 = 2,008.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.56x = 3,054.96 × 2,008.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.56x = 6,134,970.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,134,970.67/2,215.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,769.04

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