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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.65, 3,057.93 and 1,331.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.65, 3,057.93 and 1,331.49 is: 1,837.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.65 : 3,057.93 = 1,331.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.65/3,057.93 = 1,331.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.65x = 3,057.93 × 1,331.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.65x = 4,071,603.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,071,603.22/2,215.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,837.66

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