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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.80, 3,763.15 and 2,215.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.80, 3,763.15 and 2,215.55 is: 3,320.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.80 : 3,763.15 = 2,215.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.80/3,763.15 = 2,215.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.80x = 3,763.15 × 2,215.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.80x = 8,337,446.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,337,446.98/2,510.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,320.63

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