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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.98, 3,059.28 and 1,332

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.98, 3,059.28 and 1,332 is: 1,838.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.98 : 3,059.28 = 1,332 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.98/3,059.28 = 1,332/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.98x = 3,059.28 × 1,332
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.98x = 4,074,960.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,074,960.96/2,215.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,838.90

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