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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.84, 3,058.05 and 1,331.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.84, 3,058.05 and 1,331.50 is: 1,837.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.84 : 3,058.05 = 1,331.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.84/3,058.05 = 1,331.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.84x = 3,058.05 × 1,331.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.84x = 4,071,793.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,071,793.58/2,215.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,837.58

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