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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.68, 3,057.28 and 1,284

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.68, 3,057.28 and 1,284 is: 1,771.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.68 : 3,057.28 = 1,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.68/3,057.28 = 1,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.68x = 3,057.28 × 1,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.68x = 3,925,547.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,925,547.52/2,215.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.71

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