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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.49, 3,055.82 and 1,214.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.49, 3,055.82 and 1,214.37 is: 1,823.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.49 : 3,055.82 = 1,214.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.49/3,055.82 = 1,214.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.49x = 3,055.82 × 1,214.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.49x = 3,710,896.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,710,896.13/2,034.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,823.99

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