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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.92, 3,325.56 and 1,242.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.92, 3,325.56 and 1,242.84 is: 1,865.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.92 : 3,325.56 = 1,242.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.92/3,325.56 = 1,242.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.92x = 3,325.56 × 1,242.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.92x = 4,133,138.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,133,138.99/2,215.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,865.20

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