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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.65, 3,058.76 and 1,471.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.65, 3,058.76 and 1,471.37 is: 2,031.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.65 : 3,058.76 = 1,471.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.65/3,058.76 = 1,471.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.65x = 3,058.76 × 1,471.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.65x = 4,500,556.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,500,556.09/2,215.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,031.25

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