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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.62, 3,307.59 and 2,138.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.62, 3,307.59 and 2,138.67 is: 3,192.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.62 : 3,307.59 = 2,138.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.62/3,307.59 = 2,138.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.62x = 3,307.59 × 2,138.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.62x = 7,073,843.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,073,843.51/2,215.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,192.72

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