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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.93, 3,057.01 and 1,331.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.93, 3,057.01 and 1,331.22 is: 1,836.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.93 : 3,057.01 = 1,331.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.93/3,057.01 = 1,331.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.93x = 3,057.01 × 1,331.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.93x = 4,069,552.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,069,552.85/2,215.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,836.50

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