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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.89, 3,059.64 and 1,377.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.89, 3,059.64 and 1,377.81 is: 1,902.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.89 : 3,059.64 = 1,377.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.89/3,059.64 = 1,377.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.89x = 3,059.64 × 1,377.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.89x = 4,215,602.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,215,602.59/2,215.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,902.44

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