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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.61, 3,057.48 and 1,220.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.61, 3,057.48 and 1,220.85 is: 1,684.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.61 : 3,057.48 = 1,220.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.61/3,057.48 = 1,220.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.61x = 3,057.48 × 1,220.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.61x = 3,732,724.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,732,724.46/2,215.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,684.74

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