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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,211.40, 3,050.14 and 1,424.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,211.40, 3,050.14 and 1,424.70 is: 1,965.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,211.40 : 3,050.14 = 1,424.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,211.40/3,050.14 = 1,424.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,211.40x = 3,050.14 × 1,424.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,211.40x = 4,345,534.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,345,534.46/2,211.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,965.06

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