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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,211.60, 3,050.19 and 1,614.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,211.60, 3,050.19 and 1,614.09 is: 2,226.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,211.60 : 3,050.19 = 1,614.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,211.60/3,050.19 = 1,614.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,211.60x = 3,050.19 × 1,614.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,211.60x = 4,923,281.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,923,281.18/2,211.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,226.12

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