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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.71, 3,057.71 and 1,220.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.71, 3,057.71 and 1,220.94 is: 1,684.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.71 : 3,057.71 = 1,220.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.71/3,057.71 = 1,220.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.71x = 3,057.71 × 1,220.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.71x = 3,733,274.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,733,274.34/2,215.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,684.91

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