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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.56, 3,325.90 and 1,339.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.56, 3,325.90 and 1,339.40 is: 2,010.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.56 : 3,325.90 = 1,339.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.56/3,325.90 = 1,339.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.56x = 3,325.90 × 1,339.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.56x = 4,454,710.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,454,710.46/2,215.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,010.65

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