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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.88, 3,057.92 and 1,221.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.88, 3,057.92 and 1,221.17 is: 1,685.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.88 : 3,057.92 = 1,221.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.88/3,057.92 = 1,221.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.88x = 3,057.92 × 1,221.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.88x = 3,734,218.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,734,218.77/2,215.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,685.21

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