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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,188.16, 3,282.86 and 1,214.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,188.16, 3,282.86 and 1,214.94 is: 1,822.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,188.16 : 3,282.86 = 1,214.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,188.16/3,282.86 = 1,214.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,188.16x = 3,282.86 × 1,214.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,188.16x = 3,988,477.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,988,477.93/2,188.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,822.75

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