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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.98, 3,057.91 and 1,221.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.98, 3,057.91 and 1,221.21 is: 1,685.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.98 : 3,057.91 = 1,221.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.98/3,057.91 = 1,221.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.98x = 3,057.91 × 1,221.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.98x = 3,734,350.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,734,350.27/2,215.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,685.19

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