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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.95, 3,057.93 and 1,331.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.95, 3,057.93 and 1,331.84 is: 1,837.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.95 : 3,057.93 = 1,331.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.95/3,057.93 = 1,331.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.95x = 3,057.93 × 1,331.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.95x = 4,072,658.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,072,658.20/2,215.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,837.88

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