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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.99, 3,320.33 and 1,756.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.99, 3,320.33 and 1,756.72 is: 2,632.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.99 : 3,320.33 = 1,756.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.99/3,320.33 = 1,756.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.99x = 3,320.33 × 1,756.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.99x = 5,832,886.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,832,886.21/2,215.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,632.18

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