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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,211.59, 3,050.97 and 1,414.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,211.59, 3,050.97 and 1,414.53 is: 1,951.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,211.59 : 3,050.97 = 1,414.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,211.59/3,050.97 = 1,414.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,211.59x = 3,050.97 × 1,414.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,211.59x = 4,315,683.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,315,683.29/2,211.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,951.40

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