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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.56, 3,057.49 and 1,331.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.56, 3,057.49 and 1,331.38 is: 1,837.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.56 : 3,057.49 = 1,331.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.56/3,057.49 = 1,331.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.56x = 3,057.49 × 1,331.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.56x = 4,070,681.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,070,681.04/2,215.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,837.31

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