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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.67, 3,320.01 and 1,288.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.67, 3,320.01 and 1,288.89 is: 1,931.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.67 : 3,320.01 = 1,288.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.67/3,320.01 = 1,288.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.67x = 3,320.01 × 1,288.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.67x = 4,279,127.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,279,127.69/2,215.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,931.31

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