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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,213.10, 3,055.59 and 1,417.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,213.10, 3,055.59 and 1,417.59 is: 1,957.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,213.10 : 3,055.59 = 1,417.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,213.10/3,055.59 = 1,417.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,213.10x = 3,055.59 × 1,417.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,213.10x = 4,331,573.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,331,573.83/2,213.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,957.24

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