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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.63, 3,057.56 and 1,220.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.63, 3,057.56 and 1,220.90 is: 1,684.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.63 : 3,057.56 = 1,220.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.63/3,057.56 = 1,220.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.63x = 3,057.56 × 1,220.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.63x = 3,732,965.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,732,965.06/2,215.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,684.84

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