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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.67, 3,055.87 and 2,066.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.67, 3,055.87 and 2,066.63 is: 2,850.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.67 : 3,055.87 = 2,066.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.67/3,055.87 = 2,066.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.67x = 3,055.87 × 2,066.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.67x = 6,315,352.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,315,352.62/2,215.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,850.31

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