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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.69, 3,324.65 and 1,475.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.69, 3,324.65 and 1,475.81 is: 2,214.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.69 : 3,324.65 = 1,475.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.69/3,324.65 = 1,475.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.69x = 3,324.65 × 1,475.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.69x = 4,906,551.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,906,551.72/2,215.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,214.46

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