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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.76, 3,057.12 and 1,318.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.76, 3,057.12 and 1,318.75 is: 1,819.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.76 : 3,057.12 = 1,318.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.76/3,057.12 = 1,318.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.76x = 3,057.12 × 1,318.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.76x = 4,031,569.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,031,569.36/2,215.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,819.50

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