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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,051.56, 4,211.58 and 2,215.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,051.56, 4,211.58 and 2,215.02 is: 3,057.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,051.56 : 4,211.58 = 2,215.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,051.56/4,211.58 = 2,215.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,051.56x = 4,211.58 × 2,215.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,051.56x = 9,328,733.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,328,733.93/3,051.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,057.04

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