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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.90, 3,057.91 and 1,376.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.90, 3,057.91 and 1,376.56 is: 1,899.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.90 : 3,057.91 = 1,376.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.90/3,057.91 = 1,376.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.90x = 3,057.91 × 1,376.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.90x = 4,209,396.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,209,396.59/2,215.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,899.63

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