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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.65, 3,057.61 and 1,220.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.65, 3,057.61 and 1,220.96 is: 1,684.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.65 : 3,057.61 = 1,220.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.65/3,057.61 = 1,220.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.65x = 3,057.61 × 1,220.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.65x = 3,733,227.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,733,227.67/2,215.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,684.94

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