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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.92, 3,056.24 and 1,885.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.92, 3,056.24 and 1,885.44 is: 2,600.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.92 : 3,056.24 = 1,885.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.92/3,056.24 = 1,885.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.92x = 3,056.24 × 1,885.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.92x = 5,762,357.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,762,357.15/2,215.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,600.44

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