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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.82, 3,057.62 and 1,221.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.82, 3,057.62 and 1,221.14 is: 1,685.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.82 : 3,057.62 = 1,221.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.82/3,057.62 = 1,221.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.82x = 3,057.62 × 1,221.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.82x = 3,733,782.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,733,782.09/2,215.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,685.06

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