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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.14, 3,036.42 and 1,414.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.14, 3,036.42 and 1,414.04 is: 1,951.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.14 : 3,036.42 = 1,414.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.14/3,036.42 = 1,414.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.14x = 3,036.42 × 1,414.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.14x = 4,293,604.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,293,604.15/2,200.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,951.51

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