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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.04, 3,331.03 and 2,216.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.04, 3,331.03 and 2,216.52 is: 3,057.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.04 : 3,331.03 = 2,216.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.04/3,331.03 = 2,216.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.04x = 3,331.03 × 2,216.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.04x = 7,383,277.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,383,277.96/2,415.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,057.21

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