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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,211.31, 3,314.37 and 1,419.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,211.31, 3,314.37 and 1,419.64 is: 2,127.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,211.31 : 3,314.37 = 1,419.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,211.31/3,314.37 = 1,419.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,211.31x = 3,314.37 × 1,419.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,211.31x = 4,705,216.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,705,216.43/2,211.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,127.80

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