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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.59, 3,057.72 and 1,331.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.59, 3,057.72 and 1,331.37 is: 1,837.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.59 : 3,057.72 = 1,331.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.59/3,057.72 = 1,331.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.59x = 3,057.72 × 1,331.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.59x = 4,070,956.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,070,956.68/2,215.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,837.41

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