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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.87, 3,057.89 and 1,331.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.87, 3,057.89 and 1,331.68 is: 1,837.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.87 : 3,057.89 = 1,331.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.87/3,057.89 = 1,331.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.87x = 3,057.89 × 1,331.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.87x = 4,072,130.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,072,130.96/2,215.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,837.71

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