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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.94, 3,057.91 and 1,221.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.94, 3,057.91 and 1,221.10 is: 1,685.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.94 : 3,057.91 = 1,221.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.94/3,057.91 = 1,221.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.94x = 3,057.91 × 1,221.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.94x = 3,734,003.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,734,003.20/2,215.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,685.07

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