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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.82, 3,313.91 and 1,970.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.82, 3,313.91 and 1,970.75 is: 2,947.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.82 : 3,313.91 = 1,970.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.82/3,313.91 = 1,970.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.82x = 3,313.91 × 1,970.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.82x = 6,530,861.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,530,861.71/2,215.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,947.38

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